hold (one's) own

To be able to do something with a sufficient level of skill or as well as others can. Don't you worry about me—I've been playing basketball since I was a kid and can hold my own against you bums.See also: hold, own

hold one's own

to do as well as anyone else. I can hold my own in a footrace any day. She was unable to hold her own, and she had to quit.See also: hold, own

hold one's own

Do reasonably well despite opposition, competition, or criticism. For example, The team held its own against their opponents, or Rumors often hold their own against facts. [First half of 1300s] See also: hold, own

hold your own

COMMON If someone or something holds their own, they are as successful or of the same quality as someone or something else. Some areas of industry, such as shipbuilding, were able to hold their own in international markets. The most highly skilled members of the American workforce can hold their own with any in the world.See also: hold, own

hold your own

retain a position of strength in a challenging situation; not be defeated or weakened. 1953 Margaret Kennedy Troy Chimneys A young man so gifted may hold his own very well. See also: hold, own

hold your ˈown

remain in a strong position when somebody is attacking you, competing with you, etc: There was a lot of competition but she managed to hold her own. ♢ ‘How’s your father?’ ‘He’s holding his own, but only just. We’ll just have to hope that he’ll start getting better soon.’See also: hold, own

hold (one's) own

To do reasonably well despite difficulty or criticism.See also: hold, own

单词	hold (one's) own
释义	DictionarySeehold hold (one's) own hold (one's) own To be able to do something with a sufficient level of skill or as well as others can. Don't you worry about me—I've been playing basketball since I was a kid and can hold my own against you bums.See also: hold, own hold one's own to do as well as anyone else. I can hold my own in a footrace any day. She was unable to hold her own, and she had to quit.See also: hold, own hold one's own Do reasonably well despite opposition, competition, or criticism. For example, The team held its own against their opponents, or Rumors often hold their own against facts. [First half of 1300s] See also: hold, own hold your own COMMON If someone or something holds their own, they are as successful or of the same quality as someone or something else. Some areas of industry, such as shipbuilding, were able to hold their own in international markets. The most highly skilled members of the American workforce can hold their own with any in the world.See also: hold, own hold your own retain a position of strength in a challenging situation; not be defeated or weakened. 1953 Margaret Kennedy Troy Chimneys A young man so gifted may hold his own very well. See also: hold, own hold your ˈown remain in a strong position when somebody is attacking you, competing with you, etc: There was a lot of competition but she managed to hold her own. ♢ ‘How’s your father?’ ‘He’s holding his own, but only just. We’ll just have to hope that he’ll start getting better soon.’See also: hold, own hold (one's) own To do reasonably well despite difficulty or criticism.See also: hold, own FinancialSeeHold
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