to remain in place in readiness or expectation of somethingThe 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.
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.
await, bide, hold on, stay, wait
hang around, linger, remain, stick around, tarrystand byanticipate, expect, watch (for)
bide one's time, cool one's heels, sit tight
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