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hold up well
stay in good condition
If something holds up well, it stays in good condition despite being used for a long time.
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Is the jacket still in good shape?
Yes, it has held up well over five winters.
These walking shoes have held up well despite being used almost every day.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: hold on well
Say: hold up well
Use "hold up" for lasting in good condition; "hold on" usually means wait or continue despite difficulty.
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How it fits in a sentence.
hold up well; has held up well
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These walking shoes have held up well despite being used almost every day.
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hold up well
stay in good condition
“These walking shoes have held up well despite being used almost every day.”
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