hold it

idiom

: to go no further : to stop
Hold it right there. Where do you think you're going?

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The legs attached to the side of the food mill help hold it in place over a bowl, pot or other container. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025 Only Kolo Toure, at the grand old age of 24, is a member of the establishment who must hold it all together. Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 The baby begins to cry, and Alex again asks to hold it. Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025 Holding the joystick down for a few seconds powers the headset on or off while continuing to hold it when powering on initiates Bluetooth pairing mode. PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hold it

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“Hold it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20it. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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