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hold the fort

Idiom Leadership

Meaning

to be in charge while someone is away

Example Sentences

"Can you hold the fort while I'm at the meeting?"

Related Expressions

bag of bones

a very thin person

plant the seeds

to begin a process that will develop in the future

be at someone’s beck and call

to always be ready to help or obey someone

button up

to finish preparations or close something securely

When in Rome, do as the Romans do

Adapt to the customs of the place you are visiting

hit the target market

to reach the intended audience effectively