holds one's breath
phrase
as in waits
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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“Holds one's breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holds%20one%27s%20breath. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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