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hold the line

To stop a conversation to think about, or reply to someone.

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  • The "hold the line" phrase is taking inspiration from phone lines, where someone would hold it while doing something or replying.
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Submitted on April 24, 2021

Additional definitions for 'hold the line':

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