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The following 8 entries include the term hold the.
hold the bag
phrase: to be left empty-handed
hold the fort
phrase: to maintain a firm position
hold the line
phrase: to maintain the current position or situation
hold the baby
phrase: to be given all of the blame or responsibility that should be shared with others
hold the floor
phrase: to be the person who is speaking at a public meeting
hold the mayo
phrase: to not include mayonnaise
hold the reins
phrase: to be in control
hold the world/Olympic record
phrase: to have performed better in a sport than anyone else in the world/Olympics
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