HOLD-2
06 / 07 / 2011
HOLD-2: meaning and examples
Hello again everyone.
Today we continue our review of expressions with hold.
Today's hold expression is: to hold off
Meaning 1: to not start (if said of rain or a storm).
Example 1:
The rain held off just long enough for the tennis match to finish.
Meaning 2: to not do something immediately.
Example 2:
They were thinking of buying a new flat right away, but now they have decided to hold off until the prices drop even more.
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Today we continue our review of expressions with hold.
Today's hold expression is: to hold off
Meaning 1: to not start (if said of rain or a storm).
Example 1:
The rain held off just long enough for the tennis match to finish.
Meaning 2: to not do something immediately.
Example 2:
They were thinking of buying a new flat right away, but now they have decided to hold off until the prices drop even more.
If you have any questions about today's Daily Vitamin, please post your comments by clicking on the "Add a Comment" button in the Daily Vitamin section on our website.
Have a great day!
