hold out for

phrase

: to refuse to accept or agree to something in order to get (something)

The workers are holding out for higher pay.

The wide receiver is holding out for a new contract.

Examples of hold out for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With new bids expected by the end of the week, the company will have to decide whether to hold out for the premium valuation its largest investor is demanding, or to accept one of the fresh offers, which will likely be significantly lower. — Daniele Lepido, Bloomberg.com, 8 June 2023

Catch it in theaters, pre-order it through Prime Video, or hold out for the movie to hit Netflix. — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 24 Jan. 2023

But given the circumstances, some say the company would likely hold out for a larger payment. — Clare Duffy, CNN, 15 July 2022

The theory at the time was that buyers of land would hold out for discounts in the same amount as the MHA fees, rationalizing the additional costs. — Roger Valdez, Forbes, 5 July 2022

Rhymes for hold out for

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