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hold the line

To firmly maintain one's viewpoint, principles, or situation; to refuse to change one's practices or plans.

Etymology:

  • Probably an allusion to a line of soldiers remaining steadfastly in position during combat.
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Submitted on July 07, 2010

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hold the lineTo stop a conversation to think about, or reply to someone.
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Mantenga la línea

nie odkładać słuchawki

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