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Hold it together Meaning in English

expression

ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /təˈɡɛðɝ
HOHLD it tuh-GEH-dur
hˈəʊld/ /ˈɪt/ /təɡˈɛðɐ
HOHLD it tuh-GEH-thuh

释义

To stay calm and not lose control of your emotions or behavior, especially in a stressful situation.

用法与细微差别

Informal; often used for emotional or stressful situations ('trying to hold it together'). Commonly applies to not crying, panicking, or losing composure. Similar to 'keep it together'.

例句

She tried to hold it together during the meeting.

basic

It's hard to hold it together when you're upset.

basic

He couldn't hold it together and started to cry.

basic

I was barely able to hold it together at my friend’s funeral.

natural

If you can hold it together through this, you can handle anything.

natural

She’s just trying to hold it together until the exam is over.

natural