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hold the fort |
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hold the fort Fig. to take care of a place while someone who is usually there is gone, such as a store or one's home. (From western movies.) I'm going next door to visit Mrs. Jones. You stay here and hold the fort. You should open the store at eight o'clock and hold the fort until I get there at ten. hold the fort (British, American & Australian) also hold down the fort (American) to be left in charge of a situation or place while someone is away Someone had to stay at home and hold the fort while my mother was out. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Mike came on board to hold down the fort until Donnie was able to join us on a full-time basis, and this is that time," Torre said. Senior Chriss Soldi will roam the wide-open spaces in center field, and senior Matt Linenkemper will hold down the fort in right field. The working spouse may move to the new city, while leaving their spouse behind to hold down the fort until their home sells. |
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