hold it

idiom

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

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However, its limited features, such as no anti-malware software or multi-gig LAN ports, hold it back. PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025 And then there's the matter of the unspoken fourth lead, The Arbiter (a charming Bryce Pinkham doing his damndest to hold it all together). Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Nov. 2025 Onion soup mix adds instant savory depth, ketchup brings tangy sweetness, and breadcrumbs hold it all together (give or take a handful, depending on how the mixture feels under your spoon). Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025 Simply put some museum putty on the bottom to hold it in place. Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 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 23 Nov. 2025.

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