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ESLPod_1242_WE_2155 Having Difficulty Reaching a Group Decision In this podcast, the phrase "to hold out" means to continue to survive or hold one's position under difficult, challenging, or dangerous circumstances: "How long do you think we can hold out against this storm?" In a negotiation, the phrase "to hold out" means to not accept an offer and instead continue to wait for something better: "We thought they would accept our last offer, but I guess they're still holding out for more money." The phrase "to hold (one's) own" means to perform well or defend oneself against someone who is stronger or better prepared: "We were all impressed that the team was able to hold its own against much older and bigger players." Finally, the phrase "to hold sway" means to have a lot of influence or power: "The CEO's opinion holds sway throughout all of our business dealings."

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ESLPod 1242 to hold out Government + Law

Id	ESLPod_1242_WE_2155
Episode Id	ESLPod 1242
Episode Title	Having Difficulty Reaching a Group Decision
Phrase	to hold out
Text	In this podcast, the phrase "to hold out" means to continue to survive or hold one's position under difficult, challenging, or dangerous circumstances: "How long do you think we can hold out against this storm?" In a negotiation, the phrase "to hold out" means to not accept an offer and instead continue to wait for something better: "We thought they would accept our last offer, but I guess they're still holding out for more money." The phrase "to hold (one's) own" means to perform well or defend oneself against someone who is stronger or better prepared: "We were all impressed that the team was able to hold its own against much older and bigger players." Finally, the phrase "to hold sway" means to have a lot of influence or power: "The CEO's opinion holds sway throughout all of our business dealings."
Topics	Government + Law

Hold Phrase Means Eslpod Continue Accept Difficulty Reaching