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hold down

Idiom Finance

Meaning

to keep something at a low level

Example Sentences

"It’s tough to hold down rent costs in this city."

Related Expressions

throw a curveball

to surprise someone with something unexpected

pull your weight

to do your fair share of work

Take it easy

To relax and not worry too much.

split hairs

to argue about small or unimportant details

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someone cannot change their inherent nature or characteristi...

back up investment

to support financial or business initiatives with funding