Can he hold the line?
From the New York Times:
Jim Mattis, the defense secretary, may be the last reliable voice of caution in an increasingly hawkish administration. Can he hold the line?
My question is this:
Would you please explain the meaning of the sentence I have put in bold?
Thank you
Top answer
"Hold the line" is a metaphoric term. Originally drawn from war. Soldiers need to "hold the line" (the line of defenders) against all attacks.
- "Hold the line" is a metaphoric term.
- Originally drawn from war.
- Soldiers need to "hold the line" (the line of defenders) against all attacks.
- It could also reference football, where players try to "hold the line" against rushing opponents.
- The basic idea is to not give in, to defend your position, your ideas, against rival opinions.
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"Hold the line" is a metaphoric term. Originally drawn from war. Soldiers need to "hold the line" (the line of defenders) against all attacks. It could also reference football, where players try to "hold the line" against rushing opponents. The basic idea is to not give in, to defend your position, your ideas, against rival opinions.
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