with bated breath
US /wɪθ ˈbeɪtɪd brɛθ/
UK /wɪθ ˈbeɪtɪd brɛθ/
1.
숨죽이며, 조마조마하게
in great suspense; very anxiously or eagerly
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We waited with bated breath for the election results.
우리는 선거 결과를 숨죽이며 기다렸다.
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The audience listened with bated breath as the speaker revealed the secret.
청중은 연사가 비밀을 밝히자 숨죽이며 들었다.