hold down (hold down)

Idiom Finance

Signification

to keep something at a low level

garder quelque chose à un faible niveau (garder quelque chose a un faible niveau)

Phrases d'exemple

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

"Il est difficile de maintenir les coûts de location bas dans cette ville." (il est difficile de maintenir les couts de location bas dans cette ville)

Expressions Connexes

cast the first stone

to be the first to criticize or condemn someone

keep moving forward

to continue progressing despite obstacles or setbacks

true colors

someone’s real character or intentions

climb the ladder of success

to achieve higher positions in career or life

wave the white flag

to surrender or give up

on the beat

a police officer's regular patrol route