hold fast

To bear down, grit it out, stay the course

Originally a nautical term probably borrowed from the Dutch "houd vast" (hold tight) referring to the importance of securely gripping a ship's rigging.

Times are tough right now but we got to hold fast and ride it out.

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hold fast

To bear down, grit it out, stay the course

Originally a Norwegian nautical term (hold tight) referring to the importance of securely gripping a ship's rigging.

Times are tough right now but we got to hold fast and ride it out.

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hold fast

To bear down, grit it out, stay the course

Originally a nautical term probably borrowed from Danish, NOT Dutch, "hold fast" (hold tight) referring to the importance of securely gripping a ship's rigging.

Times are tough right now but we got to hold fast and ride it out.

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hold fast

To stop or slow down

Aye hold fast for a min

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Hold Fast

Continue to believe or adhere to an idea or principle.

“When times get tough one needs to Hold Fast and ride it out”

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