The professor likes to hold the floor for an hour.
hold the floor
idiomTo give a speech at a gathering of people, particularly one that lasts for a long time and is the focus of attention in the room.
After the meeting started, the manager held the floor for twenty minutes to explain the new company policy.
Despite the growing impatience of the audience, the keynote speaker continued to hold the floor, detailing every minor aspect of his research project.
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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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floor it
To depress the accelerator to the maximum extent.
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floor one could eat off
An extremely clean floor.
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ground floor
The initial stage of a project.
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have the floor
To have permission or time to speak, especially in a formal situation.
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hold a grudge
To stay angry (at someone or something).