Examples of 'can hold down the fort' in a sentence

Meaning of "can hold down the fort"

can hold down the fort - This phrase means to take charge or maintain a situation while someone is absent. It is commonly used in a work or team setting to indicate someone is in charge in someone else's absence

How to use "can hold down the fort" in a sentence

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can hold down the fort
Glen can hold down the fort.
You and I are the only ones who can hold down the fort now.
I can hold down the fort here.
And my assistants can hold down the fort.
He can hold down the fort all by himself.
Got a feeling you can hold down the fort here.
He can hold down the fort for an hour.
I am sure Joan here can hold down the fort.
You can hold down the fort here.
I do not know how much longer i can hold down the fort over here?
He can hold down the fort.
I volunteered . And my assistants can hold down the fort.
She can hold down the fort for a while.
Well, Flynn looks like he can hold down the fort.
They can hold down the fort until we arrive.

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I am honored . Got a feeling you can hold down the fort here.
Zoe can hold down the fort for a couple hours.
Travel a little . I can hold down the fort.
I can hold down the fort when both of my bosses are out of town.
Kara and I can hold down the fort.
Bring me a bag of oranges . I am sure Joan here can hold down the fort.
Think you can hold down the fort by yourself?
You just worry about getting better. I can hold down the fort.
You can hold down the fort out here . yeah.
Well, i have got a better idea . You think you can hold down the fort for a minute?
Well, Henry can hold down the fort for an hour.
So, I have a teleconference all day, so you can hold down the fort for me?
You think you can hold down the fort for a minute?
I can hold down the fort till Sonny 's back on his feet.
Diego, do you think you can hold down the fort for a few hours?
He can hold down the fort all by himself. Benny's a big boy.
Well, be safe . Kara and I can hold down the fort.
So you can hold down the fort for me?
Well, in that case, you can hold down the fort here, Jug.
I can hold down the fort here for 20 minutes.
Well, ulysses and me can hold down the fort while you are gone.
I can hold down the fort here for 20 minutes. Wish her luck for me.
Sure, I can hold down the fort.
You two can hold down the fort for a little while, can not you?
If Inosuke can hold down the fort here, I should go on ahead!

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