Example: Ce plan tient la route malgré les critiques initiales.
Definition
"Tenir la route" is a French expression meaning to be reliable, credible, or to hold up well under scrutiny or challenging conditions. For example, a plan or argument that "tient la route" is solid and convincing despite criticisms or difficulties.
The expression "tenir la route" literally means "to hold the road." It originates from driving and vehicle stability, where a car that 'holds the road' is one that drives steadily and safely on the road. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to describe ideas or plans that stand firm and are dependable.
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