10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOLD ONE'S OWN»
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hold one's own in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
hold one's own and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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English idioms for Spanish speakers
Tiene un doctorado, pero se caso con un simple soldudo — sobre gustos no hay
nada escrito. to hold one's own — mantenerse firme. He held his own. Se
mantuvo firme. to own — poseet- to own up to the truth — confesur la verdad. He
won't ...
Eugene Savaiano, Lynn W. Winget, 2007
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English-Albanian Dictionary of Idioms
... had a genuine interest in art couldn't scoff and hold aloof because his pictures
really were the freshest and strongest thing we had to boast of. hold one's own
qendroj i paepur; bej qendrese te forte, nuk jepem; ruaj pozicionin (epersine etj.)
...
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Street Talk: Da Official Guide to Hip-Hop & Urban Slanguage
[to] hold [one's] own phrase (general sl.) old & new school 1. to sustain the
pressure one is under or may be facing. ex: "Look, I can hold my own, what about
you? " [to] hold [one's] own phrase (general sl.) old & new school 1. to have the
ability ...
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Rajpal Dictionary Of English Idioms & Phrases
... one's head high: Be proud * We should lead a life in which we can hold our
head high Hold one's jaw: Cease from talking and scolding * When I found that
he is a habitual liar, I decided to hold my jaw Hold one's own: Maintain one's
position ...
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Idiomatic Expressions with English Grammar' 99 Ed.
... FIRE HOLD ONE'S GROUND HOLD ONE'S HEAD UP HOLD ONE'S HORSES
HOLD ONE'S OWN HOLD ONE'S// PEACE/TONGUE HOLD OUT HOLD OUT ON
HOLD OUT AN OLIVE BRANCH HOLD OVER HOLDOVER HOLD SOMEBODY ...
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American Slang: Cultural Language Guide to Living in the USA
Hold one's own: doing well in defending one's position. The child is weak but he
can hold his own as a survivor very well. Hold one's peace: remain silent, usually
against temptation for response or reprisal. We must hold our peace at the ...
Joseph Melillo, Edward M. Melillo, 2004
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American English Idiomatic Expressions in 52 Weeks: An Easy ...
hold off (TIME) 191 hold on (TIME) 191 hold on to (UND) 159 hold one's breath (
EMO) 219 hold one's fire (COMM) 170 hold one's horses (MOVE) 197 hold one's
own (COMM) 178 hold one's peace (COMM) 178 hold one's tongue (COMM) ...
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A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English
C.18—20. Ex the C.17—20 S.E. sense of animal conception. Var. hold it.—2. In
billiards, to hole, v.t.: s. > j.: 1869. 'A corruption of hole, by association of holed
and hold' (SOD). —3. (V.t.) To hold one's own against, be (clearly) a match for: ...
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Lakota Dictionary: Lakota-English/English-Lakota
... fig to interpret glu-wo-sla-ta \glu-wo-sla-ta\ v pass wa-gluwoslata [fr yuwoslata
set upright] : to place upright something of one's own glu-za \glu-za \ I'poss wa-
gluza [fr yiiza take a hold on] : to take or hold one's own glu-za-mni \glu-za-mni\ v
...
Eugene Buechel, Paul Manhart
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The Modern Anglo-Bengali Dictionary: In 6 Volumes
5i i To hold one's nose to the grindstone— To oppress one ; c*Wl ^>?1, ^S^IStTI
cf«?1 i To hold one's own — Not to give way ; to stand one's ground : ^ Wtf$3l 11
111 1 To hold one's peace, tongue or voice— To keep silence ; not to speak ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOLD ONE'S OWN»
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hold one's own is used in the context of the following news items.
Religious Freedoms From the Other Side: Gay Business Owners …
To be able to hold one's own beliefs and yet accommodate those of others, I believe, is a sign of psychological, spiritual and sexual maturity. «Huffington Post, Jun 15»
Cameron has a PMQs trump card – he won the election
As Isabel Hardman has previously explained that a key factor in quality leadership is being able to hold one's own at the dispatch box, the ... «Spectator.co.uk, Jun 15»
Rafe Mair defends James Lunney
... or indeed Richard Littlemore, scarcely alters the basic right in a free society to hold one's own beliefs and express them without incivility and ... «The Vancouver Observer, Apr 15»
The Hundreds Just Released Two Tarpaulin Bags Perfect for Harsh …
The bags represent the “longevity, resilience, and mobility” that is required to hold one's own under trying conditions. In addition to the ... «Complex.com, Dec 14»
Court upholds fines for Bloomington man who won't cut grass
In response to the claim, the Monroe Circuit Court said the federal and state constitutions "protect only the right to hold one's own opinions, and ... «WRTV Indianapolis, Dec 14»
The Hidden Secret That Could Save Your Marriage
They know they are able to bump heads and still hold one's own. A head full of happy memories about the relationship help motivate them to ... «Essence.com, Dec 14»
Local twins thriving thanks to team of emergency response heroes
For the parents of premature babies, it is sometimes quite a wait before being able to hold one's own child. Toni Schlacter had to wait about ten days to hold her ... «Weyburn This Week, Nov 14»
After last year's disastrous beginning, Oilers start this season in …
There is a difference between just being able to hold one's own and actually making an impact. If the Oilers hope to contend for a playoff spot, ... «Edmonton Sun, Oct 14»
Wait wait until you hear her news knowledge
... minutes of fame have been fun. But it's hard to hold one's own with a brother who's been on Jeopardy,” she said. cmcallister@durangoherald. «The Durango Herald, Oct 14»
TR's Son Inspired Him to Help Rescue Football
... courage, endurance and capacity to hold one's own and stand up under punishment.” He once wrote that “in life, as in a football game,” the ... «New York Times, Aug 14»
