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Vocabulary : Phrasal Verbs : H : hold out (1)

hold out (1)

Meaning: If you hold something out, you hold it where other people can reach it.

For example:

  • hold out sth The beggar looked up and held out her tin, so I dropped some coins in and she gave me a beautiful smile.

  • hold sth out He held his glass out and the waiter filled it up with wine.

Quick Quiz:

When you meet a businessman in Europe, you should hold out
  1. your cheeks
  2. your arms
  3. your hand