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hold one's fire
Stop shooting or attacking for a moment.
hold one's head high
to remain proud and confident
hold one's jaw
to keep quiet or stop talking.
hold one's liquor
To tolerate alcohol well without becoming drunk.
hold one's mouth right
to do a tricky task with focus and luck
hold one's nerve
Stay calm and strong in a tough situation.
hold one's own
to perform well in a challenging situation
hold one's peace
remain silent or not express an opinion
hold one's tongue
To remain silent or not speak.
hold one's water
to control one's urge to urinate
hold onto
To keep or retain something.
hold onto your hat
prepare for something surprising or exciting
hold out
to wait until you get what you want
hold over
to extend or continue something
hold someone's feet to the fire
pressure someone to fulfill an obligation
hold someone's hand
to provide support or guidance
hold sway
have influence or power
hold tack
to maintain a course or position.
hold that thought
wait a moment before continuing what you were saying
hold the cards
to control the situation or outcome
hold the floor
Take control of the conversation.
hold the line
Maintain a position despite challenges.
hold the phone
Stop and reconsider something.
hold the purse strings
to control the money or finances