(transitive, idiomatic) To harp on; to remind continuously (especially of a misstep or defeat).

(idiomatic, imperative) Don't wait. Said cynically to suggest that what has just been mentioned is unlikely to happen soon or at all.

(figuratively) To abandon somebody, leaving him or her holding the responsibility or blame.

(idiomatic) To hold up one's end of a bargain; to fulfill one's promise or obligation.

(idiomatic, dated) To oppose an action or behavior and yet engage in the same action or behavior; to be a hypocrite.

(idiomatic) To maintain personal, social, political, or legal pressure on someone in order to induce him or her to comply with one's desires; to hold someone accountable for his or her actions.

(idiomatic) To act with pride; to be proud in a positive way.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of leave someone holding the baby

simple past tense and past participle of leave someone holding the baby

present participle of leave someone holding the baby