with bated breath
US /wɪθ ˈbeɪtɪd brɛθ/
UK /wɪθ ˈbeɪtɪd brɛθ/
1.
com a respiração suspensa, ansiosamente
in great suspense; very anxiously or eagerly
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We waited with bated breath for the election results.
Esperamos com a respiração suspensa pelos resultados da eleição.
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The audience listened with bated breath as the speaker revealed the secret.
A plateia ouviu com a respiração suspensa enquanto o orador revelava o segredo.