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hold one's breath

phrase

Synonyms of hold one's breathnext
1
: to prevent oneself from breathing temporarily
2
: to wait in anxious anticipation

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“Hold one's breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20one%27s%20breath. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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