Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
I hope help comes soon, Julie. I don't think we can _________ much longer.

• A. hold back
• B. hold over
• C. hold in
• D. hold out

Answer 1

The correct option is D hold out

Option D is the correct answer because the phrasal verb 'hold out' means to continue to be enough or continue to exist.

Options A, B and C are incorrect because 'hold back' means to stop someone or something from moving forwards, 'hold over' means to do something or deal with something at a later time or date and 'hold in' means to not allow your feelings to show.