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hoist
to lift something heavy
hoist by one's own petard
to be hurt by one's own actions.
hokey
obviously artificial or very insincere
hold
to maintain possession of something
hold a grudge
to keep feeling angry about past wrongs
hold a light
to aim a lamp so someone can see clearly
hold back
to restrain or prevent from acting
hold by the button
to keep someone in a long conversation against their will
hold cheap
to regard something as unimportant
hold come what may
to persist despite challenges
hold court
to engage and entertain an audience
hold down
to maintain or keep something steady
hold fast
To grip tightly and not let go.
hold firm
to stay strong and not waver
hold hard
To pause or stop for a moment.
hold it over your head
to use someone's past actions against them
hold it together
To stay calm and composed under pressure.
hold my beer
Prepare to watch something daring.
hold off
to delay an action or decision
hold on
to wait for a short time
hold on to your hat
prepare for something surprising or intense
hold one's alcohol
Consume liquor without losing control.
hold one's breath
to keep air from leaving the lungs
hold one's drink
manage alcohol consumption without getting drunk.