hold back
to restrain or control something
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hold by the button
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hold cheap
to consider something of little value
hold down
to keep something under control
hold fast
To firmly maintain a position or attitude
hold firm
Remain strong and unwavering in a decision or position
hold hard
to wait or stop for a moment
hold it together
To remain calm and composed in a difficult situation
hold off
to delay or postpone something
hold on
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hold one's alcohol
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hold one's breath
Wait anxiously or expectantly for something to happen
hold one's drink
to be able to drink a lot without showing signs of intoxication
hold one's fire
to wait or refrain from acting or reacting
hold one's head high
Feel proud and confident
hold one's jaw
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hold one's liquor
to drink alcohol without showing its effects
hold one's mouth right
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hold one's nerve
To remain calm and confident in a difficult situation
hold one's own
To maintain one's position or performance despite challenges
hold one's peace
Remain silent and not express one's opinion
hold one's tongue
To remain silent or refrain from speaking
hold one's water
to wait patiently or restrain oneself
hold onto
to keep or retain something
hold onto your hat
Prepare for a surprising or exciting event
hold out
refuse to give in or cooperate
hold over
to postpone or delay something until later
hold over someone's head
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hold someone's feet to the fire
To force someone to take responsibility or action
hold someone's hand
to give someone support and guidance
hold sway
To have great influence or control over something
hold tack
to maintain a steady course
hold that thought
Wait, don't forget what you were just thinking or saying.
hold the cards
Have control or power in a situation
hold the floor
To have everyone's attention and be the only one speaking
hold the line
Maintain a position or situation against opposition
hold the phone
Wait or pause for a moment
hold the purse strings
Control financial decisions or resources
hold the reins
be in control or charge of something
hold the ring
To preside over or officiate a boxing match
hold the stage
To be the center of attention
hold together
remain in a stable or functional state despite difficulties
hold up
to delay or stop something temporarily
hold up one's end
to fulfill one's responsibilities or do one's share
hold water
Be valid.
hold with the hare and run with the hounds
To support two opposing sides
hold yew hard
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hold your horses
Wait. Slow down.
hold your horses
Don't be in such a hurry; keep your temper.
hold-up play
A tactic to maintain possession of the ball
holding a wolf by the ears
An old Greek saying; Augustus used it of his situation in Rome, meaning it was equally dangerous to keep hold or to let go.
holding pattern
Delaying or putting something on hold until a decision can be made
holding the bag
In an awkward predicament, held responsible for faults committed by others.
hole in one
achieving something with one attempt
hole up
To go into a hole, to shelter in a hole.
Holger Danske
The national hero of Denmark. See OGIER THE DANE.
holiday
A holiday bowler; a bad bowler. Blind man's holiday; darkness, night. A holiday is any part of a ship's bottom, left uncovered in paying it. SEA TERM. It is all holiday; See ALL HOLIDAY.
holiday speeches
Fine or well-turned speeches or phrases; complimentary speeches. We have also /'holiday manners," "holiday clothes,'* meaning the best we have.
holla back
A holler back; a reply.
hollow
It was quiet a hollow thing; i.e. a certainty, or decided business.
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