HOLD-3
07 / 07 / 2011
HOLD-3: meaning and examples
Good morning again.
Today we finish our look at expressions with the verb hold.
Today's hold expression is: to hold out
Meaning 1: to last, especially in a difficult situation.
Example 1:
Mike will eventually have to return to his home in Australia; however, he will stay here as long as his savings hold out.
Meaning 2: to resist or survive in a dangerous or difficult situation.
Example 2:
The soldiers held out for years in the jungle, but were eventually defeated by the government forces.
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Today we finish our look at expressions with the verb hold.
Today's hold expression is: to hold out
Meaning 1: to last, especially in a difficult situation.
Example 1:
Mike will eventually have to return to his home in Australia; however, he will stay here as long as his savings hold out.
Meaning 2: to resist or survive in a dangerous or difficult situation.
Example 2:
The soldiers held out for years in the jungle, but were eventually defeated by the government forces.
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.
As usual, tomorrow (Friday) we will send the Essential Weekly Vitamin for Spanish-speaking students of English.
Have a good day.
