The mentor hand-holds new employees until they feel confident.

When the project failed, Mark left Susan holding the bag, and she had to answer to the executives.

The committee chair, holding with the hare and running with the hounds, reassured both the reformers and the traditionalists to keep his position secure.

The landlord refused to renew the Agricultural Holdings Act tenancy despite the tenant's long-term investment in soil improvements.

Disputes over rent adjustments in Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies often require specialist legal advice.

If the team leader misses the deadline, he leaves someone holding the baby.

We can't just leave someone holding the baby when a mistake happens; everyone should own up to it.

He kept changing the plan at the last minute, leaving someone holding the baby when the deadlines arrived.

After the argument, Mark left someone holding the baby while he drove off.

When sensitive topics come up, it's wise to hold one's tongue to avoid upsetting people.