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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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You will hand me what I want and hold the fort in case of accidents, and generally lend me the moral support you've made me require. He immediately sent a copy of Bell's patent to every agent, with orders to hold the fort against all opposition. |
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