To be able to handle yourself in a fight or similar situation, with little or no help from anyone else.
"Big Al isn't a fighter, but if anyone ever provokes him, he'll be able to hold his own. I bet you can hold your own too, Jimmy."
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In the context of stock markets and stock trading "Hold the line!" refers to holding on to a stock, even if it goes down in value in order to maximize the short-sellers loss.
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Steve: "I think Hilary Clinton is going to win."
James: "Nah it's gonna be Donald Trump, hold this l."
Steve: "I think Hilary Clinton is going to win."
James: "Nah it's gonna be Donald Trump, hold this l."
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