Alternative form of hold the cards

(idiomatic) To refrain from speaking; to be silent.

Misspelling of hold one's peace.

To maintain one's emotional composure; to keep it together.

Synonym of stand one's ground

(humorous, imperative, UK) I am about to start a fight. / (humorous, imperative, US) I am about to do something crazy or difficult that will nevertheless be easy for me.

(Norfolk, idiomatic, imperative) Wait for a moment. Be patient.

To pinch one's nostrils closed with one's fingers, usually to block out an unpleasant smell. / (figuratively) To reluctantly overcome one's revulsion.

(chiefly US) Alternative form of hold the fort

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hold up a mirror to