hold the fort

phrase

: to maintain a firm position

: to take care of usual affairs

is holding the fort until the manager returns

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So, Saka for at least the first half, then see if Madueke or anyone else can come in and hold the fort. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 4 July 2026

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