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tenere stretto

to hold tightly; to keep or hold on to something valued

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phrase Rare #42,556
to hold tightly; to keep or hold on to something valued The form of the phrase changes to agree with the subject and object, as in “tienilo stretto” (hold on to it tightly). It can also be used figuratively for keeping something precious, such as a job or a loved one.
IT: Tom si è tenuto stretto al corrimano.
EN: Tom held tightly onto the handrail.