hold hand

hold someone's hand

1. Lit. to hold the hand of someone who is frightened, especially a child. Please hold Jimmy's hand when you cross the street.

2. Fig. to comfort someone who is anxious or frightened. You'll be all right, won't you? You don't need anyone to hold your hand, do you?

hold somebody's hand

to support someone when they are doing something difficult or frightening by being with them 'I'm dreading giving that talk.' 'You'll be all right. I'll be there to hold your hand.'

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
CÓEmgein	KEE-veen, KWEE-vin	Irish
Beth	[beθ]
Tam	[tæm]
Yemima	-	Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
AmÁLie	-	Czech
Bartolomeu	-	Portuguese, Galician