How to Pronounce "hold it together"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /təˈɡɛðɝ
HOHLD it tuh-GEH-dur
hˈəʊld/ /ˈɪt/ /təɡˈɛðɐ
HOHLD it tuh-GEH-thuh
Definition
To stay calm and not lose control of your emotions or behavior, especially in a stressful situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /təˈɡɛðɝ
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ˈɪt/ /təɡˈɛðɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD it tuh-GEH-dur
UK
HOHLD it tuh-GEH-thuh
Listen in Context
She tried to hold it together during the meeting.
It's hard to hold it together when you're upset.
He couldn't hold it together and started to cry.
I was barely able to hold it together at my friend’s funeral.