to hold up well
61hold a candle to — be equal to, be comparable to; hold one s own against, do as well as …
62hold a candle — do as well, compare with, measure up The Buick is nice, but it can t hold a candle to the Cadillac …
63hold up — 1. to continue to operate or be able to do things. I hope the spare tire holds up until we can get to a garage. She is holding up well despite her financial problems. 2. to continue to seem true after being carefully examined. The evidence may… …
64hold 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… …
65hold one’s high — tv. to behave reasonably well under the influence of drugs. □ Gert is having a harder and harder time holding her high. □ Ernie can’t hold his high. What a creep! …
66hold one's end up — ► keep (or hold) one s end up informal perform well in a difficult or competitive situation. Main Entry: ↑end …
67hold the road — (Roget s IV) v. Syn. track, cling to the road, hug the road, ride well, corner well; see ride 5 , travel 2 …
68hold with — Synonyms and related words: OK, abide by, accede, accede to, accept, acclaim, accord to, acquiesce, acquiesce in, admire, agree, agree to, agree with, applaud, approve, approve of, assent, be willing, bless, buy, cheer, comply, condescend,… …
69hold one's own — (Roget s IV) v. Syn. keep one s advantage, stand one s ground, do well, keep up; see also succeed 1 …
70hold all the trump cards — have the best chance of winning, have full control It will be difficult to do well in the negotiations with him as he holds all the trump cards …
