Usage examples of "holding out against" in English with translation to Spanish

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The blue of her eyes stands out against her rather dark skin. El azul de los ojos de ella resalta sobre su piel ligeramente oscura.
He was persuaded to carry it out against his will. Fue obligado a hacerlo contra su voluntad.
No one can force you to do anything against your will. Nadie puede obligarte a hacer algo contra tu voluntad.
The man all in red was holding a gun. El hombre de rojo estaba portando una pistola.
Let me spell it out for you. Déjame explicártelo paso por paso.
None of us are against his idea. Ninguno de nosotros está en contra de su idea.
You are holding my hand in that picture. Estás sujetando mi mano en esa foto.
If you paint it yellow, you'll kill two birds with one stone: it'll stand out, and you'll save money because you can use paint you already have. Si lo pintas de amarillo, matarás dos pájaros de un tiro: resaltará, y ahorrarás dinero porque puedes usar pintura que ya tienes.
I contended against falsehood. Luché contra la falsedad.
Who is that woman holding the flowers? ¿Quién es esa mujer que sostiene las flores?
Tomorrow, I'm going to take my mother out in the new car. Mañana llevaré a mi madre a dar una vuelta en mi auto nuevo.
The lawyer warned his client against testifying, but he did it anyway. El abogado le advirtió a su cliente que no testificara, pero él lo hizo de todos modos.
She is holding a red flower. Ella está sosteniendo una flor roja.
My father is out. Mi padre salió.
Are you for or against the plan? ¿Estás a favor o en contra del plan?
Why are you holding my hands? ¿Por qué me tomas las manos?
The flame flickered for a moment, then died out. La llama parpadeó un momento y luego se apagó.
The yen is still low against the dollar. El yen está todavía bajo respecto al dólar.
Tomorrow, we're holding a farewell gathering for Nancy. Mañana le haremos una reunión de despedida a Nancy.
Tom is sure to accomplish whatever he sets out to do. Tom siempre consigue lo que sea que se proponga hacer.
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