HOLD OUT FOR

hold out for = continue asking for something better

examples:

• The workers are holding out for more money.
• The workers are holding out for higher wages.
• We are holding out for a raise.
• We are not selling the house. We decided to hold out for a better offer.
• People always hold out for better living conditions.
• The company has been holding out for a better price.
• The politicians are negotiating the deal. Each party is holding out for better terms in the deal.