hold the line
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hold the line
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Probably an allusion to a line of soldiers remaining steadfastly in position during combat.
verb holds the line · holding the line · held the line
- To firmly maintain one's viewpoint, principles, or situation; to refuse to change one's practices or plans. The UN General Assembly was expected to hold the line again today against seating Red China.
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verb to firmly maintain one's viewpoint
| Deutsch | fest auf seinem Standpunkt beharren, stur bei seiner Meinung bleiben, sich nicht im geringsten von seinen Plänen abbringen lassen |
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Talk about this word "hold the line." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/hold%20the%20line. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. hold the line. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/hold%20the%20line "hold the line." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/hold%20the%20line.Cite this
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title = {hold the line},
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year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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