Cool MateMeaning of Don't hold your breath
A phrase meaning to not wait for something uncertain to happen.
In simple words: Don't wait or expect something to happen soon.
Don't hold your breath in a sentence
- He said he would fix the car, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.
- She promised to start working out, but I won’t hold my breath.
- The weather forecast keeps changing, so I wouldn’t hold my breath for sunshine.
- Don't hold your breath waiting for a reply; he’s very busy.
How to use Don't hold your breath
Used informally, often to imply that something is unlikely to occur. It can be sarcastic in tone.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine someone literally holding their breath, waiting forever for something that won’t happen.
Related words
Collocations with Don't hold your breath
- hold your breath
- hold your breath for a response
- hold your breath and wait
Synonyms for Don't hold your breath
- don't expect too much
- don't wait
- don't count on it
Common mistakes with Don't hold your breath
- Used too literally; it's a figurative expression.
- Confused with 'hold your breath' which means to stop breathing.
- Omitting the word 'don't' changes the meaning entirely.
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Don't hold your breath in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لا تتوقع ذلك
لا تنتظر أو تتوقع حدوث شيء قريبًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বেশি আশা কোরো না
কোনো কিছু শীঘ্রই ঘটবে বলে আশা কোরো না বা অপেক্ষা কোরো না।
- GermanDeutsch
Warte nicht darauf
Warte nicht oder erwarte nicht, dass etwas bald passiert.
- SpanishEspañol
No te hagas ilusiones
No esperes que algo suceda pronto.
- Persianفارسی
منتظر نمانید
منتظر یا امیدوار نباشید که چیزی به زودی اتفاق بیفتد.
- FrenchFrançais
Ne retenez pas votre souffle
N'attendez pas ou n'espérez pas que quelque chose se produise bientôt.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ज़्यादा उम्मीद मत रखो
किसी चीज़ के जल्द होने की उम्मीद मत करो या इंतज़ार मत करो।
- ItalianItaliano
Non trattenere il respiro
Non aspettare o aspettarti che qualcosa accada presto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Não conte com isso
Não espere ou conte que algo aconteça em breve.
- RussianРусский
Не жди у моря погоды
Не жди и не рассчитывай, что что-то произойдет скоро.
- Urduاردو
انتظار متوقع نہ رکھو
کسی چیز کے جلد ہونے کی توقع نہ کریں یا انتظار نہ کریں۔
- Chinese中文
别抱太大希望
别指望这事儿会很快发生。
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Frequently asked questions about Don't hold your breath
What does Don't hold your breath mean?
Don't wait or expect something to happen soon.
What is the definition of Don't hold your breath?
A phrase meaning to not wait for something uncertain to happen.
How do you use Don't hold your breath in a sentence?
He said he would fix the car, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.
Can you give another example of Don't hold your breath?
She promised to start working out, but I won’t hold my breath.
What are synonyms for Don't hold your breath?
Common alternatives include don't expect too much, don't wait, don't count on it.
What words go with Don't hold your breath?
It commonly pairs with hold your breath, hold your breath for a response, hold your breath and wait.
What are common mistakes when using Don't hold your breath?
Used too literally; it's a figurative expression. Confused with 'hold your breath' which means to stop breathing. Omitting the word 'don't' changes the meaning entirely.
How do you pronounce Don't hold your breath?
US: //doʊnt hoʊld jʊr brɛθ//, UK: //dəʊnt hoʊld jɔː brɛθ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Don't hold your breath formal or informal?
"Don't hold your breath" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Don't hold your breath?
Used informally, often to imply that something is unlikely to occur. It can be sarcastic in tone.