hold one's own



hold one's own

Do reasonably well despite opposition, competition, or criticism. For example, The team held its own against their opponents, or Rumors often hold their own against facts. [First half of 1300s]
See also: hold, own

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CianKEE-an, KEENIrish, Irish Mythology
Aras-Lithuanian
Tiago-Portuguese
Dawa-Tibetan, Bhutanese
DymphnaDIMF-naIrish
Alexaə-LEK-səEnglish