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hold one's own
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hold one's ownverb
be sufficiently competent in a certain situation
"He can hold his own in graduate school"
hold one's ownverb
maintain one's position and be in control of a situation
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hold one's own
The phrase "hold one's own" refers to the ability to maintain or defend oneself in a situation, compete on equal terms, or perform as well as others in a certain setting or circumstance, despite facing adversity, difficulty or opposition.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hold one's own in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hold one's own in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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