hold one's breath
1hold one's breath — {v. phr.} 1. To stop breathing for a moment when you are excited or nervous. * /The race was so close that everyone was holding his breath at the finish./ 2. To endure great nervousness, anxiety, or excitement. * /John held his breath for days… …
2hold one's breath — {v. phr.} 1. To stop breathing for a moment when you are excited or nervous. * /The race was so close that everyone was holding his breath at the finish./ 2. To endure great nervousness, anxiety, or excitement. * /John held his breath for days… …
3hold one's breath — ► hold one s breath cease breathing temporarily. Main Entry: ↑breath …
4hold one's breath — phrasal 1. : to cease breathing momentarily (as from fear) 2. : to be in extreme suspense held her breath all during the examination for fear the child would not pass * * * hold one s breath 1. To refrain from breathing temporarily 2. To wait in… …
5hold one's breath — stop breathing for a moment when one is excited or nervous I had to stop and hold my breath while I was waiting for the announcement of the winning names …
6hold\ one's\ breath — v. phr. 1. To stop breathing for a moment when you are excited or nervous. The race was so close that everyone was holding his breath at the finish. 2. To endure great nervousness, anxiety, or excitement. John held his breath for days before he… …
7hold one's breath — cease breathing temporarily. → breath …
8hold one's breath — phrasal 1. to prevent oneself from breathing temporarily 2. to wait in anxious anticipation …
9hold one's breath — verb To wait, as if breathlessly …
10hold one's breath — be excited; be anxious; be nervous …