hold the fort
phrase
1
: to maintain a firm position
2
: to take care of usual affairs
is holding the fort until the manager returns
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“Hold the fort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20the%20fort. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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