French

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Etymology

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Literally, to hold one's rank.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /tə.niʁ sɔ̃ ʁɑ̃/
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Verb

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tenir son rang

  1. (figuratively) to hold one's own (to demonstrate oneself to be capable; to provide a respectable performance or worthy competition)