hold the fort

Meaning: To take care of a place or to keep an activity going while someone is away.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Daily Life

Origin: The expression probably originates from the idea of defending (holding) a fort under attack.

More idioms — Daily Life

• 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.
• if push comes to shove — If the situation becomes serious.
• in a bind — In a difficult situation or position.

More English idioms

• 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.
• in full swing — At the peak of activity or intensity.
• in of one's element — In one's most comfortable or favorite environment.

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