Holding up ring finger
by Fifa pro player with 197 August 23, 2022
Similar to “I’ll hold my tongue.” But if you are texting you hold your fingers back from saying something you probably shouldn’t.
Person: “I think it’s funny to say I’m dumping my balls.”
Me: “I will hold my fingers so I don’t text something inappropriate.”
Me: “I will hold my fingers so I don’t text something inappropriate.”
by Itsyouwhome January 25, 2021
Similar to a choke hold, but in lieu of grasping the neck of the opponent, one grasps his tallywhacker.
The motion is the same despite this, and the move utilized for similar effect
The motion is the same despite this, and the move utilized for similar effect
"The Undertaker ended his long duel with John Cena with a bloke hold. Even John Cena didn't see it coming."
by Bingbingtheklingon April 30, 2016
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 December 20, 2016
by Bucket of Fail September 16, 2014
Typically used in queer media, Holding space is used when you feel power in something and really need to hold space with that.
person 1: "hey man i just saw Wicked and im taking the lyrics of Defying Gravity and really holding space with that" person 2: "uh, i didnt know that was happening, thats...what i wanted. thats really powerful"
by fupaqueen November 24, 2024
It's a term used in recovery circles. It's just listening to someone share without daydreaming, interrupting, or offering advice. You know, actually paying attention. Not folding laundry.
The subject matter is likely of a serious nature which is why it wants to be heard in a serious manner. It's just symmetry between talking and listening.
The subject matter is likely of a serious nature which is why it wants to be heard in a serious manner. It's just symmetry between talking and listening.
by SinisterPrince November 26, 2024