hanging in here vs hanging in there

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Hanging in there' is the more common expression and is used to encourage someone to persevere or endure a difficult situation. 'Hanging in here' can also be used, but it is less common and may imply staying in a specific location.

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This phrase is correct but less common than 'hanging in there.' It may imply staying in a specific location.

"hanging in here"

This phrase can be used to convey the idea of enduring or persevering in a specific location or situation.

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And they won't want us hanging in here for too long, neither.
Me, I've been hanging in here for over a year.
Your reputation's hanging in the balance here.
But you must know that there's more hanging in the balance here than just his life.
He's been hanging out in here for three shifts.
Like hanging here in a hospital is any better.
No sense in hanging around here.
You're not sleeping in all summer and hanging around here in the butcher shop.
I suppose it's not a good idea to have the Confederate flag hanging here in the White House after everything that's happened in South Carolina.
You're just kind of leaving me hanging here in sort of a big way.
So, I might've been hanging out here in between my classes.
We just need to take him into the next room for a screen test if you don't mind hanging out here in the waiting area.
We're hanging out here in the midst of many overlapping sets of realities so we can integrate our inner selves with our outer lives.
Or shall we just keep hanging out here in the doorway?
The narrow Via della Gabbia runs along the right hand side of the building and takes its name from a cage kept hanging here in the Middle Ages where criminals were left to end their days.
I know you hate her, which is why I didn't want to say anything, but the fact is I'm barely hanging on in here and if it wasn't for her...
You ever think about maybe hanging a little art in here or something, anything?
You ever think about maybe hanging a little art in here or something, anything?
Sorry, I'm just hanging out in the bleachers here after school.
His life is hanging in balance both literally and figuratively.

Alternatives:

staying here
holding on here
persisting here
enduring here
remaining here

This phrase is the more common expression and is used to encourage someone to persevere or endure a difficult situation.

"hanging in there"

This phrase is commonly used to offer support or encouragement to someone facing challenges or difficulties.

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AstashAddict Thanks! Hope you're hanging in there on your end.
Keep hanging in there and getting support from the people who are there for you! Hugs <3
He looked like he was hanging in there, right?
She's hanging in there.
Keep hanging in there, engaging in good self-care and reaching out to your support system when you need help. HUGS. <3
Keep hanging in there, moving forward one day at a time, one loop at a time!
Scared to death, but they're hanging in there.
Thanks for hanging in there with me.
She's hanging in there, Jack.
She is hanging in there, thanks.
Thanks for hanging in there, Rachel.
I've been hanging in there since I was born.
Thanks for hanging in there, giving me the day.
You look like you're hanging in there by a thread.
She's solitary, but she's hanging in there.
I have stuff hanging in there!
Kagramanov has a bit advantage for now, but Phiona is still hanging in there.
Now, I know it's late, and I want to thank everybody for hanging in there.
He's weak, but he's hanging in there, which is what I need you to do.
I didn't see a punching bag hanging in there that was less than 30 years old.

Alternatives:

holding on there
sticking it out
persevering there
enduring there
staying strong

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