hold your breath
US /hoʊld jʊər brɛθ/
UK /hoʊld jʊər brɛθ/
1.
menahan napas
to stop breathing for a short period of time, often due to anticipation, fear, or to stay underwater
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He had to hold his breath as he swam under the fallen tree.
Dia harus menahan napasnya saat berenang di bawah pohon tumbang.
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The crowd seemed to hold its breath as the gymnast performed her final move.
Kerumunan tampak menahan napas saat pesenam melakukan gerakan terakhirnya.
2.
jangan menahan napas, jangan terlalu berharap
used to tell someone not to expect something to happen, especially when it is unlikely
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Don't hold your breath waiting for an apology from him; it's not going to happen.
Jangan menahan napas menunggu permintaan maaf darinya; itu tidak akan terjadi.
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They said they'd fix the issue, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
Mereka bilang akan memperbaiki masalahnya, tapi aku tidak akan menahan napas.