The idiom "hold the fort" comes from military terminology and has been in use since at least the 19th century. This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone is asked to maintain a situation or position in the absence of others.

What is the origin of the idiom "hold the fort" and when to use it?

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Визначення та значення слова « hold the fort» англійською мовою

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