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[hold one's own]  {v. phr.}

To keep your position; avoid losing ground; keep your advantage, wealth, or condition without loss.

Mr. Smith could not build up his business, but he held his own.

The team held its own after the first quarter.

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[hold one's peace]  {v. phr.},  {formal}

To be silent and not speak against something; be still; keep quiet.

I did not agree with the teacher, but held my peace as he was rather angry.

Compare: [HOLD ONE'S TONGUE]

[hold one's temper] or [keep one's temper]  {v. phr.}

To make yourself be quiet and peaceful; not become angry.

The meeting will go smoothly if the president keeps his temper.

Dave can't keep his temper when he drives in heavy traffic.

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[hold one's tongue]  {v. phr.}

To be silent; keep still; not talk. — May be considered rude.

The teacher told Fred to hold his tongue.

[hold out]  {v. phr.}

1. To put forward; reach out; extend; offer.

Mr. Ryan held out his hand in welcome.

The clerk held out a dress for Martha to try on.

* /The Company held out many fine promises to Jack in order to get him to work for  […]

[hold out an olive branch]

See: [BURY THE HATCHET].

[hold over]  {v.}

1. To remain or keep in office past the end of the term.

The city treasurer held over for six months when the new treasurer died suddenly.

* /The new President held the members of the Cabinet over for some time before appointing  […]

[hold still]  {v. phr.}

To remain motionless.

[hold the bag]  {v. phr.}

To be made liable for or victimized.

[hold the fort]  {v. phr.}

1. To defend a fort successfully; fight off attackers.

The little group held the fort for days until help came.

2.  {informal}

To keep a position against opposing forces.

* /Friends of civil liberties held the fort  […]