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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

blood, sweat, and tears

great effort and hard work

sick and tired of

completely bored or annoyed by something

keep the momentum

to continue progressing without slowing down

knuckle down

to start working hard, especially after delaying

full of praise

to speak very positively about someone or something

be all smiles

to look very happy and cheerful