Grammar fix
hold out for
wait until you get what you want
To refuse to accept less than what you want, and keep waiting until you get it.
phrasal verbB2occasional
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- She decided to hold out for a better job offer instead of accepting the first one.daily life
- In my opinion, it's sometimes wise to hold out for the right opportunity rather than rushing into a decision.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: hold out for + noun/gerund
WrongHe's holding out a higher salary.
RightHe's holding out for a higher salary.
Don't drop 'for' — 'hold out FOR what you want'.
Patternhold out for + noun/gerund
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Hold out for' captures 'refuse and wait for something better'; the paraphrase is wordy.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
hold out forfora better dealmore moneythe right one
Don't confuse it
'Hold out for' is stronger than just 'wait for'—it means you are rejecting other offers or options until you get your preferred one.