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.
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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).