hold fast
idiomTo stubbornly resist assault, pressure or opposition, either physically or mentally.
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apron-string hold
An estate held by a man during his wife's life.
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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 thick and fast
To arrive rapidly in large groups.
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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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fast and furious
Rapid and energetic.
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fast asleep
Sleeping, in a deep sleep.
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fast sheet
A hotel or similar establishment catering to prostitutes.
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fast times
A period of time characterized by quickly-paced activity, especially involving extravagant or risky conduct, sexual behavior, or other exciting events.