hold your own
US /hoʊld jʊər oʊn/
UK /hoʊld jʊər oʊn/
1.
mantenerse firme, defenderse bien
to maintain one's position or capabilities in a challenging situation or against competition
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Despite being the youngest player, she managed to hold her own against the veterans.
A pesar de ser la jugadora más joven, logró mantenerse firme frente a los veteranos.
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He can hold his own in any debate, no matter how challenging the topic.
Puede mantenerse firme en cualquier debate, sin importar cuán desafiante sea el tema.