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hold a brief for to support or defend, as with words (usu. used in the negative).
hold against to keep or use (something) as a reason to have a low opinion of (someone or something).
hold back to restrain (someone or something); prevent from going forth or coming out. [5 definitions]
hold good to remain valid (used esp. in reference to an offer, guarantee, promise, or the like).
hold off to delay or refrain from (doing something). [3 definitions]
hold on to wait or stop. [5 definitions]
hold one's breath to wait with great anticipation.
hold one's horses to be patient, calm, or restrained.
hold one's own to maintain a position equal to that of another.
hold one's peace to stay quiet; not speak.
hold out to refuse to comply until conditions are more favorable (usu. fol. by "for"). [3 definitions]
hold over to keep (something) going longer than planned originally. [2 definitions]
hold still to keep one's body from moving; remain in a still position. [2 definitions]
hold tight to keep one's position or opinion and await further events.
hold up to keep (something) from falling; support. [5 definitions]
hold water to be logical, believable, or valid.
holdup a delay or interruption in the progress of something. [2 definitions]
not hold a candle to to not be nearly as good or worthy as (another person or thing).
on hold waiting to complete a telephone call.
scissors hold a wrestling hold that uses the legs as a clamp.