Question

in_the_loop_353 to not wait for something to happen because it probably won’t happen soon, if at all The expression is always used in the negative.

Accepted Answer

HOLD (ONE’S) BREATH, NOT Shirley said she would come, but don’t hold your breath. She often doesn’t show up, even when she says she will.I’m hoping they will decide to buy the house, but I’m not holding my breath. So many things can go wrong with the deal.

Id	in_the_loop_353
Idiom	HOLD (ONE’S) BREATH, NOT
Definition	to not wait for something to happen because it probably won’t happen soon, if at all
Examples	Shirley said she would come, but don’t hold your breath. She often doesn’t show up, even when she says she will. I’m hoping they will decide to buy the house, but I’m not holding my breath. So many things can go wrong with the deal.
Extra Info	The expression is always used in the negative.

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