The bank robber stole $1000 in the ..... downtown but was caught a week later

[Englishlearner]

The bank robber stole $1000 in the ..... downtown but was caught a week later. (*) hold down (*) hold up (*) hold out (*) hold

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[Mona_Rmzi]

The bank robber stole $1000 in the hold out downtown but was caught a week later.

[Torsten]

No, ‘hold out’ doesn’t work here. Please try again.

[Mona_Rmzi]

The bank robber stole $1000 in the hold downtown but was caught a week later.

[Torsten]

A bank robbery is also called a ‘hold-up’.

[Mona_Rmzi]

Thanks, sir…