01.03.2018

HOLD AGAINST = have a grudge; show little respect

Why on earth do you hold it against her? Forget about it.

HOLD OUT = A. resist B. extend in front of you

A. The union strikers held out until they go what they wanted.
B. At school we had to hold out our hands so they could inspect our fingernails.

HOLD OUT FOR = wait for something better

Why aren't you eating dessert? I'm holding out for the chocolate mousse.

HOLD DOWN = A. keep or have a job B. prevent from moving by restraint c. retain in your stomach

A. It's hard to hold down a job in uncertain economic times
B. Jill was held down by her big brother John.

HOLD UP = A. delay especially when travelling B. Robbery (a bank hold up, etc.)

A. We were held up in the city center by a huge traffic jam.
B. The store was held up by two men wearing masks.

HOLD OUT ON = not disclose; be secretive

Don't hold out on me now. Tel me where you were last night.

HOLD ONTO = A. keep longer than necessary B. hold tightly; grip

A. My father-in-law likes to hold onto old newspapers for some odd reason.
B. Hold onto the rope and it'll pull you up the hill.

HOLD BACK = A. not show emotion B. prevent from progressing or moving forward C. not disclose or make public

A. He tried to hold back his tears while watching the sad movie but couldn't.
B. Some school children are held back a grade in elementary school.
C. The politician held back the information about his drunk driving arrest when he was younger.

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