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Hold On !
Solve the following clues to phrases that feature the word 'hold':

1. restrain: hold back.
2. keep in place securely: hold fast.
3. not retreat or give way: hold one's ground.
4. keep possession of one's rights: hold one's own.
5. keep in a secure grasp: hold tight.
6. acquire: get hold of.
7. confer: hold a council.
8. keep away from purposely: hold at arm's length.
9. thwart a pursuer: hold at bay.
10. teach by haranguing: hold forth.
11. never forget: hold in remembrance.
12. keep in a liquefied state: hold in solution.
13. maintain progress toward a desired direction or goal:
hold one's course.
14. be overcome with awe: hold one's breath.
15. preside over one's admirers: hold court.
16. cope in an emergency: hold the fort.
17. keep in a safe financial situation: hold one's head above water.
18. to be silent: hold one's tongue (or hold one's peace).
19. support; sustain: hold up.
20. stay; keep from action: hold one's hand.
21. resent: hold against.
22. avoid communication with people: hold aloof.
23. not value highly: hold cheap.
24. regard with affection: hold dear.
25. stop!: hold everything!
26. indemnify: hold harmless.
27. behave proudly and confidently (or be fearless):
hold one's head high.
28. stop; slow down: hold one's horses.
29. not yield: hold the line.
30. manage to play a formidable opponent to an even score:
hold to a tie.

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