hold (someone) down or hold down (someone) -Idioms

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hold (someone) down or hold down (someone)

to try to keep someone from succeeding

The president of the company is trying to hold down the manager so he does not challenge his position.

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hold (someone) hostage

hold (someone) in high regard

hold (something) against (someone)

hold (something) back or hold back (something)

hold a candle to (someone or something)

hold a grudge against (someone)

hold all the aces

hold all the trump cards

pass oneself off as (someone or something) else

take no stock in (something)

meat and potatoes

regardless of (something)

reach first base with (someone or something)

halfhearted about (someone or something)

have a crack at (something)

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