To hold the line
to maintain a position or policy firmly
To hold the line
to maintain a position or policy firmly
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Examples
"The government held the line on spending despite pressure to increase subsidies."
"The team held the line against numerous attacks in the second half."
Mnemonic Trick
Line = boundary; holding it means not giving ground.
Cultural Context
Used in policy, military, and competitive sports contexts.
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