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Hold it together
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Hold it together
means to stay emotionally strong and in control, especially when you feel stressed, sad, nervous, or overwhelmed. It doesn’t mean everything is okay.
It means you’re trying not to fall apart.
Examples:
1- When he received the call that someone he loved had passed away, he stood still for a moment, breathing slowly, trying to hold it together before breaking down.
2- When the news about the war came on TV, she felt her chest tighten, and her hands go cold. She didn’t know what to say. She just sat there quietly, trying to hold it together.
Hello and welcome back to daily English. Before we begin today’s episode, I want to say a few words to my listeners in Iran. I know many of you were disconnected from the internet recently during very difficult days, and that you are heartbroken. I just want you to know that you were on my mind, and I hope you can heal soon.
Today’s expression is very human, very emotional, and extremely common in real life. It’s “hold it together.” One more time: “hold it together.”
Listen to this: She sat in the meeting, listening carefully, nodding, trying to stay calm. Inside, she felt overwhelmed. But she took a deep breath and told herself, Okay… just hold it together.
So what does “hold it together” mean?
To “hold it together” means to stay emotionally strong and in control, especially when you feel stressed, sad, nervous, or overwhelmed. It doesn’t mean everything is okay.
It means you’re trying not to fall apart.
Let’s listen to some examples: After a long and difficult day, he wanted to cry on the bus ride home. But he held it together until he reached his door.
When he received the call that someone he loved had passed away, he stood still for a moment, breathing slowly, trying to hold it together before breaking down.
When the news about the war came on TV, she felt her chest tighten, and her hands go cold. She didn’t know what to say. She just sat there quietly, trying to hold it together.
Holding it together doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re human. It means you’re doing your best in a difficult moment.
And sometimes, holding it together is an act of quiet strength.
Now it’s your turn: When was the last time you had to hold it together? even though things felt heavy inside?
Thanks for listening to Daily English. Have a peaceful day and see you soon