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hold own |
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hold one's own to do as well as anyone else. I can hold my own in a footrace any day. She was unable to hold her own, and she had to quit. See also: hold hold your own to be as successful as other people or things in a situation She can hold her own in any debate on religion. (often + against ) The French franc held its own against the D-mark. See also: hold hold your/its own to prove that you or something is as good as others She can hold her own in any debate on religion. Our cotton shirts can hold their own against shirts costing $40 or more. Usage notes: often said about a competitive situation See also: hold 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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