to hold somebody

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• hold somebody back from doing something — ˌhold ˈback (from doing sth) | ˌhold sb ˈback (from doing sth) derived to hesitate or to make sb hesitate to act or speak • She held back, not knowing how to break the terrible news. • I wanted to tell him the truth, but something held me back.… …   Useful english dictionary

• hold somebody at bay — hold/keep sb/sth at ˈbay idiom to prevent an enemy from coming close or a problem from having a bad effect Syn: ward off • I m trying to keep my creditors at bay. • Charlotte bit her lip to hold the tears at bay …   Useful english dictionary

• hold somebody's hand — hold sb s ˈhand idiom to give sb support in a difficult situation • Do you want me to come along and hold your hand? Main entry: ↑handidiom …   Useful english dictionary

• hold somebody dear — hold sb/sth ˈdear idiom (formal) to care very much for sb/sth; to value sb/sth highly • He had destroyed everything we held dear. Main entry: ↑dearidiom …   Useful english dictionary

• hold somebody off — ˌhold sb/sthˈoff derived to stop sb/sth defeating you • She held off all the last minute challengers and won the race in a new record time. Main entry: ↑holdderived …   Useful english dictionary

• hold somebody's hand — verb a) To grasp or hold a persons hand. Ill give you advice on writing an article, but I wont hold your hand through the entire process. b) To guide somebody through the basics or assist with excessively small details …   Wiktionary

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