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hold one's breath

/hoʊld wʌnz brɛθ/ /həʊld wɒnz brɛθ/
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  1. 1 nefesini tutmak
  2. 2 heyecanla beklemek, merakla beklemek

Definition (English)

  1. To stop breathing for a short time.
  2. To stay tense and wait, nervously, for an outcome.

Example Sentences

  1. I held my breath underwater.
    Suyun altında nefesimi tuttum.
  2. Can you hold your breath for a whole minute?
    Bir dakika boyunca nefesini tutabilir misin?
  3. We held our breath waiting for the results.
    Sonuçları beklerken nefesimizi tuttuk.
  4. The whole stadium held its breath as the last penalty was taken.
    Son penaltı atılırken bütün stat nefesini tuttu.

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