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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
tolerate alcohol without losing control.
hold one's breath
stop breathing for a moment
hold one's drink
manage alcohol consumption without getting drunk.
hold one's fire
Stop shooting or attacking for a moment.
hold one's head high
to remain proud and confident
hold one's horses
to wait or be patient
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 behave properly or correctly
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 refuse to give something
hold over
to extend or continue something
hold over someone's head
to use someone's past actions against them
hold someone's feet to the fire
pressure someone to fulfill an obligation
hold someone's hand
to provide support or guidance