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Definition hold it in British English

hold it phrase

phrase
1

used for telling someone not to move

Example

Just hold it right there! Where do you think you're going with that?

Synonyms and related words
stop it/that hands off give something a rest
2

used for telling someone to wait

Example

Hold it, you two! Wait for us!

3

used for showing that something has made you angry or surprised

Example

Hold it a minute! Are you saying he's not coming?

Synonyms and related words
hell blast for heaven’s sake/sakes
Definition hold it in British English