[hold] See: [GET HOLD OF], [LAY HOLD OF], [LEAVE HOLDING THE […]

[hold a brief for] {v. phr.} To argue in support of; […]

[hold a candle to] also [hold a stick to] {v. phr.} […]

[hold all the trumps] {v. phr.} To have the best chance […]

[hold back] {v.} 1. To stay back or away; show unwillingness. […]

[hold court] {v. phr.} 1. To hold a formal meeting of […]

[hold down] {v.} 1. To keep in obedience; keep control of; […]

[hold everything] See: [HOLD IT].

[hold fire] See: [HOLD ONE'S FIRE].

[hold forth] {v.} 1. To offer; propose. * /As a candidate, […]