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Alc24 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

HOLD vs HOLD UP vs HOLD OUT

Which would you say please?

- Do you think the duct tape will hold (up/out)? Or will it rip.

- Will the bag hold (up/out) or will it rip?

Thank you
  

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Hi alc Hold up. One meaning of the verb phrase "hold up" is to be durable under stress.

  • Hi alc Hold up.
  • One meaning of the verb phrase "hold up" is to be durable under stress.
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Hi alc

Hold up.

One meaning of the verb phrase "hold up" is to be durable under stress.
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Thank you

Can you leave out the UP?

Thank you
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Alphecca,

Can you leave out the UP?

and could you please tell me which you would say?

How long can you go without sleeping/can you hold out without sleeping?

If both are ok?

Thank you

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