Hold on to

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To keep something you have.

I was able to hold on to my job despite the economic downturn.
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Often appears as...

  • hold on to your job
  • hold on to your faith
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Emotional Attachment

Used to express emotional connection to something hard to replace.

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She held on to her grandmother's necklace for years.
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Against Odds

Implies keeping something despite challenges or competition.

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He held on to his beliefs, even when everyone disagreed.
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