Synonyms of holds one's breath

holds one's breath

phrase

present tense third-person singular of hold one's breath

as in waits

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

• waits
• stays
• holds on
• bides one's time
• cools one's heels
• sits tight
• awaits
• remains
• hangs around
• sticks around
• lingers
• stands by
• bides
• watches (for)
• expects
• anticipates
• tarries