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HOLD (ONE'S) BREATH, NOT
to not wait for smth. to happen because it probably won’t happen soon, if at all
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1. Shirley said she would come, but don’t hold your breath. She often doesn’t show up, even when she says she will.
2. I’m hoping they will decide to buy the house, but I’m not holding my breath So many things can go wrong with the deal.

The expression is always used in the negative.


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