Idiom
hold court
Meaning
To serve as the principal discussant or center of attention in an informal gathering of friends, associates, etc.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“He likes to hold court at the local cafe every morning.”
“During the office party, the manager held court near the snacks, telling stories to a large group of employees.”
“The retired professor sat in his favorite armchair and held court, captivating his former students with tales of his long academic career.”
Examples
simple
“He likes to hold court at the local cafe every morning.”
contextual
“During the office party, the manager held court near the snacks, telling stories to a large group of employees.”
complex
“The retired professor sat in his favorite armchair and held court, captivating his former students with tales of his long academic career.”
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