Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hold-the-line
idiom
/hoʊld ðə laɪn/
Definition
To maintain a position or stance without yielding.
Examples
- During the negotiations, the ambassador decided to hold the line on the critical issues.
- Despite the pressure from the management, she chose to hold the line on her principles.
Meaning
The phrase ‘hold the line’ means to not give in to pressure, to stand firm in a certain position or opinion.
Synonyms
- Stand firm
- Maintain position
- Stick to one’s guns
