Synonyms of holding one's breath

holding one's breath

phrase

present participle of hold one's breath

as in waiting

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

• waiting
• holding on
• staying
• sitting tight
• biding one's time
• cooling one's heels
• awaiting
• hanging around
• sticking around
• lingering
• standing by
• remaining
• watching (for)
• biding
• expecting
• anticipating
• tarrying