idiom
Hold things together
HOHLD THINGZ tuh-GETH-er
/hoʊld θɪŋz təˈɡɛðər/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
holdthingstogether
Dictionary meaning
To maintain stability or cohesion in a group or situation, especially under stress or when others cannot.
Examples
- Despite the turmoil, she managed to hold things together until reinforcements arrived.
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