Hold up
Hold up verb - To withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval.
Usage example: an argument that won't hold up in court
Work
Work verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).
Both terms in one sentence
- But with that being said, if you do work your Bastard into a situation which you can't salvage them from, letting them surrender, hold up their hands and knowing their fate is sealed can work well.
- Aethras Chronicles's Chrissta has a movement of 25 (high in this work), but does not hold up well against enemy attacks.
Source: Fragile Speedster - Fragile Speedster: Chrissta has a movement of 25 (high in this work), but does not hold up well against enemy attacks.
Source: Video Game / Aethras Chronicles
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