The difference between Hang on and Hold it

When used as verbs, hang on means to wait a moment (usually imperative), whereas hold it means wait a minute.

check bellow for the other definitions of Hang on and Hold it

  1. Hang on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To wait a moment (usually imperative).

    Examples:

    "'Hang on. Let me check."

  2. Hang on as a verb:

    To hold, grasp, or grip.

    Examples:

    "'Hang on to the handle so you don't drop it."

  3. Hang on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To keep; to store something for someone

    Examples:

    "'Hang on to my jacket until I get back."

  4. Hang on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To pay close attention.

    Examples:

    "The audience hangs on his every word."

  5. Hang on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To continually believe in something; to have faith in.

    Examples:

    "He's got a philosophy he hangs on to."

  6. Hang on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To persevere.

    Examples:

    "Just hang on and keep going; this pain won't last forever."

  1. Hold it as a verb (imperative):

    Wait a minute; stop.

    Examples:

    "Hold it. What did you say his name was?"

  2. Hold it as a verb:

    To wait to excrete when one needs to.

    Examples:

    "Can't you hold it until the next gas station?"

  3. Hold it as a verb:

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