To hold the fort
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Organize one`s own private affairs.
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To act as if you were at home.
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Something provided free by a business - especially in a bar or restaurant.
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To cope in an emergency, often by acting as a temporary substitute.
Reveal answer
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D
Correct answer
Explanation
'To hold the fort' means to take charge and maintain control of a situation, especially temporarily while others are away or during an emergency. It comes from military imagery of soldiers defending a fortification. The correct meaning is to cope in an emergency or difficult situation by acting as a temporary substitute. It does not mean organizing private affairs (A), acting at home (B), or getting something free (C).