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Definition hold forth in British English

hold forth phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to talk for a long time about something that is important to you, often in a way that other people think is boring

Example

Dave was holding forth on the subject of politics.

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2

to hold something so that someone else can reach it or see it

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Definition hold forth in British English