hold your breath
US /hoʊld jʊər brɛθ/
UK /hoʊld jʊər brɛθ/
1.
숨을 참다, 숨을 죽이다
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.
그는 쓰러진 나무 아래를 헤엄치면서 숨을 참아야 했다.
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The crowd seemed to hold its breath as the gymnast performed her final move.
체조 선수가 마지막 동작을 할 때 관중들은 숨을 죽이는 듯했다.
2.
기대하지 마라, 숨죽이지 마라
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.
그에게서 사과를 기다리며 숨죽이지 마. 그런 일은 없을 거야.
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They said they'd fix the issue, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
그들이 문제를 해결할 거라고 했지만, 나는 기대하지 않을 거야.