Sentence examples for does not hold up from inspiring English sources
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"does not hold up" is correct and usable in written English.
It is often used to express that something is not true or valid. It can also mean that something is not strong or reliable. Here are a few examples of how it could be used in a sentence: 1. "His argument does not hold up under scrutiny." 2. "The evidence presented in court did not hold up, and the defendant was acquitted." 3. "I thought the book was well-written, but the ending just did not hold up for me." 4. "Don't worry about the storm damaging the house, the structure is built to hold up under harsh weather conditions." 5. "The company's stock price did not hold up after the announcement of their latest earnings report."
Idiom
Don't hold your breath.
If you are told not to hold your breath, it means that you shouldn't have high expectations about something.
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