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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]
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Elia | | E-lyah (Italian), AY-lee-ah (Dutch) | Italian, Dutch |
| Einar | | - | Norwegian, Icelandic, Swedish, Danish |
| Nigellus | | - | English (Archaic) |
| Markku | | MAHRK-koo | Finnish |
| Takhmaspa | | - | Ancient Persian |
| Matan | | - | Hebrew |