Holding the fort down

noun, phrase, slang

Hip-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

1

I'm always gonna be holding the fort down.

2

Seek a priest or a pastor to sweetheart me and speak jargon Been holding the fort down for my forefathers" - Terminal Knowledge, The Stank Face Cypher.

3

New York Militia, holding the fort down New York Militia, outta control now" - Oscar O?Neill, Welcome To Trouble.

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