issb english MCQ #179

What does the idiom 'to hold the fort' mean?

issb english MCQ #179

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What does the idiom 'to hold the fort' mean?

    • A) To abandon a post
    • B) To take temporary charge
    • C) To attack an enemy
    • D) To build a wall

    Answer: To take temporary charge

    Explanation: To hold the fort means to manage affairs while someone is away. It is common in leadership contexts.