Collocation
hold your breath
to stop breathing for a short time, often while waiting, concentrating, or expecting something
Definition
'hold your breath' is a common English collocation. to stop breathing for a short time, often while waiting, concentrating, or expecting something
hold + your + breath
“Hold your breath while I count to ten under water.”
Examples
- Hold your breath while the nurse gives you the injection.
- I held my breath as the roller coaster climbed to the top.
- The kids held their breath and waited for the magician to reveal the trick.
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- Everyone held their breath when the penalty kick was taken.
- Hold your breath for a moment while I check your pulse.
- We held our breath as the judge read the final decision.
- If you think he will apologize, do not hold your breath.
- She held her breath, trying not to make a sound in the dark hallway.
- I am not holding my breath for a refund, but I filed the request anyway.
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