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Definition

One should prepare for a surprise or shock.

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In Context

  • "Hold onto your hat—intersecting planes are planes that cross, or intersect."
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Also Said As

  • hang onto your hat
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Related Idioms

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hold onto

To manage to keep something.

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latch onto

To obtain, acquire or get and keep hold of something.

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Someone is incapable of describing something with words, especially du…

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To surprise or shock; to discomfit.

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fall off one's chair

To experience a strong reaction of surprise, shock or disbelief.

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holy fuck

Expression of terror, awe, surprise, shock, etc.
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