hold your breath
US /hoʊld jʊər brɛθ/
UK /hoʊld jʊər brɛθ/
1.
nefesini tutmak
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.
Devrilen ağacın altından yüzerken nefesini tutmak zorunda kaldı.
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The crowd seemed to hold its breath as the gymnast performed her final move.
Jimnastikçi son hareketini yaparken kalabalık nefesini tutmuş gibiydi.
2.
pek umutlu olmamak, beklememek
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.
Ondan özür beklerken nefesini tutma; bu olmayacak.
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They said they'd fix the issue, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
Sorunu çözeceklerini söylediler ama ben pek umutlu değilim.