hold court

apron-string hold

An estate held by a man during his wife's life.

buy and hold

A passive investment strategy where an investor purchases an asset and retains it for many years, rather than trading it frequently.

court of public opinion

The news media and the public at large, seen as being able to deliver a judgement on someone in the manner of a judge.

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.

have the ball in one's court

Alternative form of the ball is in someone's court.

hold a grudge

To stay angry (at someone or something).

hold a light

Synonym of hold a candle.

hold back

To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.