hold it

idiom

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

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In either case, assembly is easy: Just stack the processor on top of your base and snap a single locking lever to hold it all in place. Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025 The rubber base has spikes to hold it in place on putting mats and actual greens. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025 Some may be able to hold it and express compassion. R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025 Bitcoin serves as a store of energy that appreciates over time, rewarding those who hold it. Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 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 30 Mar. 2025.

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