idioms involving “hold”

Hold on

To wait or stop

“Hold on, Yamada-san; I haven't agreed to your proposal yet.”

Can't hold a candle to

Is quite inferior to

“As for management skills, Sato-san can't hold a candle to Osaki-san.”

Hold out

To negotiate for, to wait for

“Fujiya-san hasn't accepted the managerial position yet; she's holding out for a higher salary.”

Hold up

To last, to withstand

“Oki-san bought a new laptop because she didn't think her old one would hold up much longer.”

Hold her own

To compete or perform equally

“Don't worry about Junko-san with those high-powered lawyers; she can hold her own.”