hold fast

To bear down, grit it out, stay the course

Originally a nautical term probably borrowed from the Dutch "houd vast" (hold tight) referring to the importance of securely gripping a ship's rigging.

Times are tough right now but we got to hold fast and ride it out.

by yoopah10 June 20, 2013

hold fast

To bear down, grit it out, stay the course

Originally a Norwegian nautical term (hold tight) referring to the importance of securely gripping a ship's rigging.

Times are tough right now but we got to hold fast and ride it out.

by j_crook April 6, 2016

hold fast

To bear down, grit it out, stay the course

Originally a nautical term probably borrowed from Danish, NOT Dutch, "hold fast" (hold tight) referring to the importance of securely gripping a ship's rigging.

Times are tough right now but we got to hold fast and ride it out.

by 22mileslong January 16, 2018

hold fast

To stop or slow down

Aye hold fast for a min

by Phillie Phil September 13, 2005

Hold Fast

Continue to believe or adhere to an idea or principle.

“When times get tough one needs to Hold Fast and ride it out”

by Frank Lee My Dear December 23, 2019