hold out for something

We could have probably held out for a better deal, but I know a lot of guys wanted to play.

They couldn't hold out for more than a few minutes.

She turned from the bed and held out her arms for him.

Are you going to hold out for all or nothing?

I held out my hand for the phone without another word.

But I don't think they'll hold out for more than a couple of days.

He held his hand out for them but made no move to come to me.

We only have to hold out for a couple of hours.

If you had but held out for the space of one year I should have been free.

He held the book out for her to take back.