A phrase meaning "I will assist but not actively participate." This is derived from a period where apprentices would hold a candle for their master to work. Related to the phrase "couldn't hold a candle", when a person is being described as being so inadequate that they were not fit to assist.
John: "The engine is shot. I'll have to take the whole thing apart to figure it out."
Melissa: "I'll hold the candle."
Melissa: "I'll hold the candle."
by Cobalticus January 19, 2017

by BigN9ne June 23, 2023

“hold my stuff”, but this definition can only be used when you need both hands to rack gear or throw hands. only allowed to be used when in a group of your favourite people, because no one will understand otherwise
vic: “HOLD MY POODLE (aka HOLD MY POOD)”
abbey: *holds Vic’s stuff (aka gear, handbag, drink etc.)
everyone: *laughs
abbey: *holds Vic’s stuff (aka gear, handbag, drink etc.)
everyone: *laughs
by KRAZYKATLADY101 February 6, 2024

Hold a girls hand day. that’s it.
“Hey are you gonna hold a girls hand today?”
“wdym?”
“It’s September 16th, you hold a girls hand today”
“Hey are you gonna hold a girls hand today?”
“wdym?”
“It’s September 16th, you hold a girls hand today”
by slayythedayyy September 16, 2022

SALLY WE NEEDA DIP AS IN RIGHT NOW I AM NOT IN THE MOOD TO BE PLAYING AROUND
"O.O HOLDS YOUR ASPARAGUS FOR ONE MOMENT"
"O.O HOLDS YOUR ASPARAGUS FOR ONE MOMENT"
by greenseqquoiaocean October 26, 2020

by Lukebron May 30, 2022

by seess May 14, 2022
