Real Dictionary

hold one's own
phrase: If you can do something well enough to hold your own, you do not appear foolish when you are compared with someone who is generally thought to be very good at it.

hold one's own in British English
to maintain one's place or condition in spite of obstacles or reverses
to maintain one's position or condition
to maintain one's situation or position esp in spite of opposition or difficulty
to maintain one's situation or position, esp in spite of opposition or difficulty

hold one's own to hold your own
phrase: If you hold your own, you are able to resist someone who is attacking or opposing you.