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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.
hold fast by yoopah10 June 19, 2013
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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.
hold fast by j_crook April 11, 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.
hold fast by 22mileslong January 16, 2018

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”
Hold Fast by Frank Lee My Dear December 22, 2019

hold fast 

Aye hold fast for a min
hold fast by Phillie Phil September 27, 2005

Holdfast's Law 

Whenever I suggest a game. I am correct.
Damn Hell let loose is great! That's holdfast's law in action!
Holdfast's Law by HLL? December 30, 2020

Holdfast 

A great Napoleonic-era game where players engage in land and sea warfare. A game of choice for memers due to its VoIP functionality and hilarious personalities.
What’s that game? Holdfast.
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