hold one's breath
phrase
as in wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
The audience was holding their breath for the movie's final action scene. Don't hold your breath waiting for that swindler to return your money.
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“Hold one's breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20one%27s%20breath. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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