English Expression · Intermediate
hold back
To delay the progress of, especially in school
Pronunciation: say hold back
Meaning
To restrain or refrain from doing something.
Example
Don't hold back. Hit it as hard as you can.
Don't hold back. Hit it as hard as you can.
Practice tips
- Practice hold back out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.