hold your breath
US /hoʊld jʊər brɛθ/
UK /hoʊld jʊər brɛθ/
1.
prender a respiração
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.
Ele teve que prender a respiração enquanto nadava sob a árvore caída.
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The crowd seemed to hold its breath as the gymnast performed her final move.
A multidão parecia prender a respiração enquanto a ginasta realizava seu movimento final.
2.
não prender a respiração, não esperar muito
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.
Não prenda a respiração esperando um pedido de desculpas dele; isso não vai acontecer.
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They said they'd fix the issue, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
Eles disseram que resolveriam o problema, mas eu não prenderia a respiração.