Collocation
hold your breath
Definition
to stop breathing for a short time, often while waiting, concentrating, or expecting something
'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 take the photo.”
Examples
- _____ your breath for a moment while I count to ten.
- He _____ his breath underwater and swam to the edge.
- Please _____ your breath when I spray the air freshener.
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- Everyone _____ their breath as the diver stepped onto the board.
- She told me to _____ my breath while the nurse checked my temperature.
- We all _____ our breath during the final seconds of the match.
- Try not to _____ your breath when you lift the heavy box; keep breathing.
- I _____ my breath, waiting to hear whether my name was called.
- They were _____ their breath as the plane hit turbulence.