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hold someone's hand

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To grasp or hold a person's hand.
    literally
  2. To guide somebody through the basics or assist with excessively small details.
    idiomatic

Equivalents

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Examples

“I'll give⟳ you advice on writing an article, but I won't hold⟳ your hand through the entire process⟳.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

hold space hold still hold sway hold tack hold that thought hold the aces

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