[hold the bag] {v. phr.} To be made liable for or […]

[hold the fort] {v. phr.} 1. To defend a fort successfully; […]

[hold the line] {v. phr.} To keep a situation or trouble […]

[hold the stage] {v. phr.} 1. To continue to be produced […]

[hold to] See: [HOLD ON TO].

[hold true] or [hold good] {v. phr.} To remain true. * […]

[hold up] {v.} 1. To raise; lift. * /John held up […]

[hold up one's end] See: [HOLD ONE'S END UP].

[hold water] {v. phr.} 1. To keep water without leaking. * […]

[hold your hat] See: [HANG ON TO YOUR HAT].