| Idiom | to hold the fort |
|---|---|
| Definition | to do a job for someone (e.g. while they are away or busy) |
| Examples | - Can you hold the fort for me for a couple of hours? I've got to go out to the doctor's. - She just walked out and expected me to hold the fort with the children. |
| Note | A fort is a fortified building like a castle; or built by cowboys to keep out Indians. |
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