“Don’t hold your breath”
Definition
Do not expect something to happen soon.
Examples
Examples
“He said he might help, but don’t hold your breath.”
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He said he might help, but don’t hold your breath.
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- What does "Don’t hold your breath" mean?
- "Don’t hold your breath" means do not expect something to happen soon.
- How do you use "Don’t hold your breath" in a sentence?
- Example: "He said he might help, but don’t hold your breath."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Don’t hold your breath"?
- Не жди, что это скоро произойдёт. / Մի սպասիր, որ դա շուտ տեղի կունենա։