Hold out

He held out his hand, and I grabbed it.

I held out my hand, and the horrible, soft-spoken, eyeless creature gripped it in a moment like a vise. I was so much startled that I struggled to withdraw; but the blind man pulled me close up to him with a single action of his arm.

And you stare at me In your Jesus Christ pose Arms held out Like you've been carrying a load

The prospectus held out the promise of enormous profits to be made.

I am holding out for more money.

How long has he been holding out?

How long can they hold out without water?

Stevan Jovetic gave Montenegro hope when he unleashed a pile-driver but Wales held out for a much-needed win.

For the third game in a row, the Boks held out with just one point after seeing off France and England in the quarters and semis respectively.

You've got a key! Why have you been holding out on me?