hold firm
To keep to a conviction, practice, etc., unwaveringly.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The team must hold firm on their decision.”
“Despite the pressure from his boss to change the report, he decided to hold firm on his original findings.”
“Even as the opposition launched a fierce campaign to undermine the new policy, the minister chose to hold firm, refusing to compromise on her core principles.”
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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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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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firm up
To make (tentative plans) more definite.
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hold a grudge
To stay angry (at someone or something).
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hold a light
Synonym of hold a candle.
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hold back
To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
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hold by the button
To detain in conversation to the point of weariness or tedium; to bore while tallking to
Last updated August 10, 2026