hold one's own

Meaning: To be able to withstand opposition or attack; to do just as well as other people.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Daily Life

More idioms — Daily Life

• hold someone or something at bay — To prevent someone or something that is threatening or attacking from being able to advan…
• hold the fort — To take care of a place or to keep an activity going while someone is away.
• fall for something hook, line, and sinker — To believe something completely, usually in the sense of being fooled.
• hooked — Addicted.
• hopping mad — Very angry.
• hot under the collar — Very angry.

More English idioms

• if push comes to shove — If the situation becomes serious.
• in a bind — In a difficult situation or position.
• in a nutshell — Concisely; in a few words.
• in a pinch — In an emergency; if necessary.
• in a rut — In a boring routine.
• in dutch with someone — In trouble.

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