English Expression · Intermediate
hold out
To survive, endure
Pronunciation: say hold out
Meaning
To survive, endure.
Example
He held out his hand, and I grabbed it.
He held out his hand, and I grabbed it.
Practice tips
- Practice hold out 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.