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Hold on to your pride

🇬🇧 UK //həʊld ɒn tʊ jʊə praɪd// 🇺🇸 US //hoʊld ɑn tu jʊr praɪd//

Meaning of Hold on to your pride

Maintain your self-respect or confidence in challenging situations.

In simple words: Keep your self-respect or confidence

Hold on to your pride in a sentence

• Even when faced with criticism, you should hold on to your pride.
• When others doubt you, it's important to hold on to your pride and self-belief.
• She decided to hold on to her pride and not apologize for being right.
• After the loss, he found it hard to hold on to his pride.
• When they mock you, remember to hold on to your pride and stand tall.

How to use Hold on to your pride

Use when encouraging someone to maintain their dignity, especially in difficult situations. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts.

Grammar pattern

hold on to + object

Memory hint

Imagine holding a trophy high; don't let go of your pride!

Related words

Collocations with Hold on to your pride

• hold on to your beliefs
• hold on to your values
• hold on to your self-respect

Synonyms for Hold on to your pride

• maintain dignity
• preserve self-esteem
• keep confidence
• uphold pride

Common mistakes with Hold on to your pride

• Omitting 'to' and saying 'hold on your pride'.
• Using with an incorrect subject, like 'he holds on to his pride'.
• Confusing with 'let go of your pride'.

Frequently asked questions about "Hold on to your pride"

What does "Hold on to your pride" mean?

Keep your self-respect or confidence

What is the definition of "Hold on to your pride"?

Maintain your self-respect or confidence in challenging situations.

How do you use "Hold on to your pride" in a sentence?

Even when faced with criticism, you should hold on to your pride.

Can you give another example of "Hold on to your pride"?

When others doubt you, it's important to hold on to your pride and self-belief.

What are synonyms for "Hold on to your pride"?

Common alternatives include maintain dignity, preserve self-esteem, keep confidence, uphold pride.

What words go with "Hold on to your pride"?

It commonly pairs with hold on to your beliefs, hold on to your values, hold on to your self-respect.

What are common mistakes when using "Hold on to your pride"?

Omitting 'to' and saying 'hold on your pride'. Using with an incorrect subject, like 'he holds on to his pride'. Confusing with 'let go of your pride'.

How do you pronounce "Hold on to your pride"?

US: //hoʊld ɑn tu jʊr praɪd//, UK: //həʊld ɒn tʊ jʊə praɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "Hold on to your pride"?

Use when encouraging someone to maintain their dignity, especially in difficult situations. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts.