I'm glad the prices of gas is down but don't hold your breath to long cause they could go back up again. soon
2006-10-01 01:45:08 · 12 answers · asked by pipithecatdx 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
in any case, "don't hold your breath" refers to something that won't change anytime soon. like, if you held your breath to wait, you would pass out! ;-)
EX - waitng for so-and-so to propose? don't hold your breath!
my daughter getting potty trained? possible, but I'm not holding my breath
in the case of the gas prices staying down, the phrase is slightly missused, but the meaing is clear.
2006-10-01 01:51:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It means not to wait for something very long, (or not to get excited about something) because it's just going to change again.
I'm glad the prices of gas are down, but don't get too excited because they could go back up again. soon.
2006-10-01 08:49:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids used to try and get their way by holding their breath until they got what they wanted.
In some instances that threat won;t work, as you'll hold your breath until you pass out before any changes are made
2006-10-01 09:31:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means your not getting what you want soon so don't hold your breath because its not worth the effort.
2006-10-01 09:06:09 · answer #4 · answered by starbrite 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't hope for it-rely on it too much-i.e if you hold your breath whilst waiting for it you'll die because you're not breathing.
2006-10-04 16:24:08 · answer #5 · answered by scylax 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it that you will not have to wait to long before they go back up again.
2006-10-01 08:49:04 · answer #6 · answered by mr. Bob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"don't hold your breath" means "don't think that's gonna happen/gonna stay that way" in any sentence.
2006-10-01 08:48:47 · answer #7 · answered by Elizabeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It aint gonna stay that way.
2006-10-01 08:53:17 · answer #8 · answered by tamara.knsley@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't get carried away, it may not be permanent.
2006-10-03 02:33:22 · answer #9 · answered by wherestheid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't wait in anxious anticipation
2006-10-01 09:07:51 · answer #10 · answered by S A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋