Definition of «hold my beer»
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| First seen | 2026 |
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"Hold my beer" is a phrase used to precede an action that is intended to outdo a previous display of stupidity, audacity, or incompetence. It originated from a trope about someone about to perform a dangerous stunt, but in internet comments, it is used metaphorically to show one person or entity surpassing another's failure. It signals that the speaker is about to witness or perform something even more extreme than what was just observed. The tone is usually mocking or darkly humorous.
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> You thought that first trailer was bad? The sequel just said "hold my beer."
> Nolan just told James Gunn hold my beer with this new casting choice.
> When the company saw their competitor's PR disaster, they said "hold my beer" and did something even worse.
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"Hold my beer" is a phrase used to introduce an action that is about to surpass a previous feat of stupidity, recklessness, or intensity. It mimics the behavior of someone at a party handing off their drink before attempting a dangerous stunt. In online commentary, it is used to compare two entities, suggesting that the second one is about to outdo the first in a specific (often negative) category. It frames the upcoming action as a deliberate attempt to "win" at being the most extreme or ridiculous.
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> You thought that last trailer was bad? This director just told the other studio "hold my beer."
> My brother saw the guy jump off the roof and said "hold my beer" before trying to jump off the balcony.
> If you think 2023 was a wild year for movies, 2024 is standing there saying "hold my beer."
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