hold the line

phrase

: to maintain the current position or situation

hold the line on prices

Examples of hold the line in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Appeasement predictably failed, but holding the line again won’t be easy. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 July 2026

Or will the Red Raiders regret not holding the line on Sorsby despite the pressure? — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Success is what puts a target on your back, and no single person can hold the line against it. — Kyle Westaway, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Rhymes for hold the line

• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine
• caroline
• centerline