Don't hold your breath meaning
What does the saying 'Don't hold your breath' mean?
Idiom: Don't hold your breath
Meaning:
If you are told not to hold your breath, it means that you shouldn't have high expectations about something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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