There is no holding somebody

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It's impossible to control or limit someone due to their determination or excitement.

Ever since she got her driver's license, there is no holding her. She wants to drive everywhere now.
Visual representation of "there is no holding somebody" - It's impossible to control or limit someone due to their determination or excitement.

Often appears as...

  • there is no holding him back
  • there is no holding her back

Usage tips

Colloquial

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Determination Context

Use when emphasizing someone's unstoppable determination or passion in their actions.

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With his eyes set on the championship, there is no holding him.
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Excitement Overdrive

Ideal for expressing someone’s extreme excitement that makes them act without restraint.

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After winning the lottery, there was no holding him; shopping spree initiated!
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Not Literal

It's a figurative expression meaning there’s no actual physical holding involved.

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She's so thrilled about the new project that there is no holding her.
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