“Hold the fort”

Definition

To take care of things while someone is away.

Examples

Examples

“Can you hold the fort while I’m at lunch?”

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Frequently asked questions

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?"
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Hold the fort"?
Присматривать за делами, пока кто-то отсутствует. / Հոգ տանել գործերի մասին, մինչ ուրիշը բացակայում է։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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