Holding down the fort
noun, slangHip-hop slang · Rap Dictionary
Definition
1. To be taking care of and watching over your home or area while someone is gone. 2. To be representing where you?re from.
Examples
“Thank you for holding down the fort.”
“Holding down the fort while we keep shit tight Hit you with that bang shit that keep you live all night" - Busta Rhymes, It?s a Party.”
“I'm the El Chupacabra I'm holding down the fort, you toys have run your course" - KHARNICLASSIX, Magic.”
“So be a sport, another lesson drug Holding down the fort and a stupid-ass nigga got caught" - Kool G. Rap, You Must Be Out of Your Fuckin? Mind.”
“Tryna stay busy i don't wanna end up in court Making good music and I'm holding down the fort" - DamaniTheRapper, Hold Up.”
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