hold up one's end

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hold up one's end (third-person singular simple present holds up one's end, present participle holding up one's end, simple past and past participle held up one's end)

  1. (idiomatic) To hold up one's end of a bargain; to fulfill one's promise or obligation.
    I'm holding up my end and you had better hold up yours.

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