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71hold\ the\ fort — v. phr. 1. To defend a fort successfully; fight off attackers. The little group held the fort for days until help came. 2. informal To keep a position against opposing forces. Friends of civil liberties held the fort during a long debate. 3.… …
72hold a candle to — be equal to, be comparable to; hold one s own against, do as well as …
73hold one's peace — be silent and not speak against something, be still Please try and hold your peace during the meeting as it will be to our disadvantage if we have a confrontation …
74hold something against — allow past events to have a negative influence on one s present attitude towards. → hold …
75ˌhold sth aˈgainst sb — phrasal verb to feel angry with someone because of something that they have done in the past He knows it was an accident – I don t think he ll hold it against her.[/ex] …
76hold up — /ˌhəυld ʌp/ verb 1. to stay at a high level ● Share prices have held up well. ● Sales held up during the tourist season. 2. to delay something ● The shipment has been held up at customs. ● Payment will be held up until the contract has been… …
77hold hostage — verb a) To have possession or custody of a person as security for performance against a treaty, a pledge, or a demand, especially now an extra legal demand. b) Any situation or leverage used to entrap or corner someone without physical restraint …
78hold a grudge — nurture resentment against …
79hold the field — endure; stand against one s attackers …
80hold a grudge — not forgive someone for something He has been holding a grudge against the company manager for a number of years …
