“Hold the fort”
Definition
To take care of things while someone is away.
Beispiele
Examples
“Can you hold the fort while I’m at lunch?”
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Can you hold the fort while I’m at lunch?
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- What does "Hold the fort" mean?
- "Hold the fort" means to take care of things while someone is away.
- How do you use "Hold the fort" in a sentence?
- Example: "Can you hold the fort while I’m at lunch?"
- Should I interpret "Hold the fort" word for word?
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