Phrase guide

hold up one's end

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To hold up one's end of a bargain; to fulfill one's promise or obligation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I'm holding up my end and you had better hold up yours.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: pitää lupauksensa — to fulfill one's promise or obligation
  • Finnish: pitää sanansa — to fulfill one's promise or obligation
  • French: honorer sa part du contrat — to fulfill one's promise or obligation
  • French: remplir sa part du contrat — to fulfill one's promise or obligation
  • Polish: dotrzymywać obietnicy — to fulfill one's promise or obligation
  • Polish: dotrzymać obietnicy — to fulfill one's promise or obligation