hold it

idiom

: to go no further : to stop
Hold it right there. Where do you think you're going?

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The spring essentially places pressure on a notched section of the blade's tang to hold it in position. New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025 Global investors compliant with the US’ Executive Order, which includes ourselves, were spared SMIC’s downdraft, as they are not allowed to hold it, though the stock is still up +200% since September 2024. Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 An additional gray bezel protrudes from the left side of the tablet and provides you with a place to hold it. PC Magazine, 21 July 2025 Stink bugs tend to drop when frightened, so fill a cup with soapy water and hold it under the stink bug. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for hold it

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“Hold it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20it. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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