Hold one`s fire
To keep back arguments or facts, to keep from telling something.I will hold my fire during today's meeting and wait until next week.
Hold one’s end of the bargain up
To do what you have agreed to do.The students did not hold their end of the bargain up when they did not do their homework.
Hold one`s breath
To stop breathing for a moment when you are excited or nervous.I stopped to hold my breath while I was waiting for the announcement of the... Read more →
Hold on to (someone or something)
To continue to hold or keep something, to hold someone or something tightly.You should hold on to your bag when you are in the bus or someone... Read more →
Hitch one`s wagon to a star
To aim high, to follow a great ambition or purpose.The man wants to hitch his wagon to a star and pursue his dreams of becoming an actor.
Hire out (something) hire (something) out
To rent something to someone.We hired out our boat last summer because we were too busy to use it.
Hold (someone) down hold down (someone)
To try to keep someone from succeeding.The president of the company is trying to hold down the manager so he does not challenge his position.
Hold on
Wait a minute, Stop, to wait.Hold on! I forgot to lock the window.
Hold on
To wait, to wait and not hang up the phone.I asked my friend to hold on while I looked for my address book.
Hold off (something) hold (something) off
To delay something, to not begin something.They will hold off the concert until next week.