Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 2 (Q.No. 12)
Directions to Solve
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
12.
The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects.
Discussion:
7 comments Page 1 of 1.
Jagan said:
9 years ago
As its project and its demand already declared. The offer would be appropriate.
Akram said:
10 years ago
Hold out mean: Stand up offer resistance.
(1)
Sharath said:
1 decade ago
"Hold out" means that something may happen in future.
(3)
Nakool said:
1 decade ago
Hold out a possibility/prospect/promise etc. To say or show that something may or will happen.
She held out the possibility of the prisoners being released.
She held out the possibility of the prisoners being released.
Vicky said:
1 decade ago
The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects so its no use investing in it.
Sandeep said:
1 decade ago
Continue is survive is also the meaning but not in this case.
Here hold out means to move somethig towards someone, especiall to offer it to them.
Here hold out means to move somethig towards someone, especiall to offer it to them.
Appu said:
1 decade ago
Hold out means continue to survive?
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