hold a light
idiomSynonym of hold a candle.
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amber light
Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.
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apron-string hold
An estate held by a man during his wife's life.
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bring to light
To expose, disclose or reveal something that was hidden or unknown.
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buy and hold
A passive investment strategy where an investor purchases an asset and retains it for many years, rather than trading it frequently.
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come to light
To become known; to be revealed.
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don't hold your breath
Don't wait. Said cynically to suggest that what has just been mentioned is unlikely to happen soon or at all.
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false light
A point of view resulting in a misleading or inaccurate representation of a person, situation, or fact.
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give a light
To care.