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hold all the trumps
To have the best chance of winning; have all the advantages; have full control.
Freddy has a quarter and I have no money, so he holds all the trumps and can buy whatever he wants with it.
Most of the team wants John for captain and he is the best player. He will he elected captain because he holds all the trumps.
hold back
To stay back or away; show unwillingness.
John held back from social activity because he felt embarrassed with people.
The visitor tried to gel the child to come to her, but he held back.
To keep someone in place; prevent from acting.
The police held back the crowd.
hold one's breath
To stop breathing for a moment when you are excited or nervous.
The race was so close that everyone was holding his breath at the finish.
To endure great nervousness, anxiety, or excitement.
John held his breath for days before he got word that the college he chose had accepted him.
hold one's head up
To show self-respect; not be ashamed; be proud.
When Mr. Murray had paid off his debts, he felt that he could hold his head up again.
hold one's peace
To be silent and not speak against something; be still; keep quiet.
Быть тихим, молчаливым. Не возражать против чего-либо.
I did not agree with the teacher, but held my peace as he was rather angry.
Why don’t you hold your peace, please?
Почему бы тебе не помолчать, пожалуйста?
hold the bag
To be made liable for or victimized.
We went out to dinner together but when it was time to pay I was left holding the bag.
hold the stage
To continue to be produced and to attract audiences.
"Peter Pan" holds the stage year after year at its annual Christmas showing in London.
To be active in a group; attract attention.
Jane likes to hold the stage at any party or meeting, so she does and says anything.
We had only an hour to discuss the question and Mr. Jones held the stage for most of it.
hold water
To keep water without leaking.
That pail still holds water.
To prove true; stand testing; bear examination. Usually used in negative, interrogative, or conditional sentences.
Ernest told the police a story that wouldn't hold water.