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单词 holding one's breath
释义

holding one's breath

phrase

present participle of hold one's breath
as in waiting
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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • waiting
  • holding on
  • biding one's time
  • cooling one's heels
  • sitting tight
  • staying
  • hanging around
  • sticking around
  • standing by
  • awaiting
  • lingering
  • remaining
  • biding
  • watching (for)
  • expecting
  • anticipating
  • tarrying
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