Hold off (someone) hold (someone) off
To keep someone away by force.The man was able to hold off the police for several hours before he was arrested.
Hold good
To continue, to endure, to last.The demand for air conditioners held good during July but decreased rapidly in August.
Hold forth on/about (something)
To speak in public, to talk about something.My boss was holding forth about taxes last night when I saw him in his office.
Hold forth (something)
To offer something, to propose something.The company held forth a proposal to give the employees a bonus in the summer.
Hold fire
To stop firing a weapon.The soldiers were told by their captain to hold fire.
Hold down (someone or something)
To keep control of someone or something.The government was able to hold down the rate of inflation for many years.
Hold down a job
To have and keep a job.The man has a serious drinking problem and is unable to hold down a job.
Hold back (someone) hold (someone) back
To prevent someone from doing something.The police officers tried to hold back the angry woman.
Hold back
To stay back or away, to show unwillingness to do something.Our boss always holds back during meetings and never says anything.
Hold all the trump cards
To have the best chance of winning, to have full control.It will be difficult to do well in the negotiations with my opponent holding all the... Read more →