hold it

phrase

: to go no further : to stop
Hold it right there. Where do you think you're going?

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These kinds of seemingly effortless lines, lines that take a small shard of experience and hold it up to the light, offer some clues as to how the thirty-one-year-old Bridgers earned her reputation as one of her generation’s standout songwriters. — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026 Overall, this view gives us a much more accurate view of what the nebula actually looks like, and what cosmic structures hold it up. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Stick 2 or 4 long toothpicks into corners of sandwich to hold it together and slice in half or quarters as desired. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 So, claim the narrative, then fight for the resources to hold it. — Rekha Thomas, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hold it

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“Hold it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20it. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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