hold yew hard

Definitions

Wait for a moment. Be patient.

Norfolk, idiomatic, imperative

Examples

“"Hold⟳ yew hard," said old Joe. "Will a hunnerd pounds hurt⟳ ye for the passage? We might make⟳ that a feeshin' in the time."”

“"Hold⟳ yew hard," Sweetnin' adjured him, "while I get⟳ that there little step-ladder."”

“Mum flew at her sister like⟳ a tiger. 'Hold⟳ yew hard!' she bawled, spit⟳ coming out of her mouth. 'What dew yew mean⟳ by layin' inter that child like⟳ that? 'E in't dewin' yew no 'arm. Yew always was a spiteful bitch! Yew c'n git out a' my 'ouse, quick as yew like⟳, or I'll fist yew one in the snout!'”

“He held up his hand in defence. "Hold⟳ yew hard, Mr Challiss; hear⟳ me out afore yew blow⟳ me 'ead orf. […]"”

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