hold (one's) own
hold (one's) own
To be able to do something with a sufficient level of skill or as well as others can. Don't you worry about me—I've been playing basketball since I was a kid and can hold my own against you bums.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
hold one's own
to do as well as anyone else. I can hold my own in a footrace any day. She was unable to hold her own, and she had to quit.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
hold one's own
Do reasonably well despite opposition, competition, or criticism. For example, The team held its own against their opponents, or Rumors often hold their own against facts. [First half of 1300s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
hold your own
COMMON If someone or something holds their own, they are as successful or of the same quality as someone or something else. Some areas of industry, such as shipbuilding, were able to hold their own in international markets. The most highly skilled members of the American workforce can hold their own with any in the world.
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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
hold your own
retain a position of strength in a challenging situation; not be defeated or weakened. 1953 Margaret Kennedy Troy Chimneys A young man so gifted may hold his own very well.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
hold your ˈown
remain in a strong position when somebody is attacking you, competing with you, etc: There was a lot of competition but she managed to hold her own. ‘How’s your father?’ ‘He’s holding his own, but only just. We’ll just have to hope that he’ll start getting better soon.’See also: hold, own
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
hold (one's) own
To do reasonably well despite difficulty or criticism.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- a sleepwalk
- a level playing field
- be (one's) man/woman
- be somebody's man/woman
- come to the task with (something)
- cut (one) down in (one's) prime
- cut (one) off in (one's) prime
- cut someone off in their prime
- prime
- (as) easy as falling off a log