Synonyms of held one's breath

held one's breath

phrase

past tense of hold one's breath

as in waited

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something

The audience was holding their breath for the movie's final action scene.

Don't hold your breath waiting for that swindler to return your money.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waited
• held on
• stayed
• sat tight
• cooled one's heels
• bided one's time
• bode
• awaited
• lingered
• hung around
• remained
• stood by
• stuck around
• bided
• watched (for)
• expected
• anticipated
• tarried