don't hold your breath
Example Sentences
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Sidewalks and streets could get long-awaited upgrades, but don’t hold your breath.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
To your question: Yes — but don’t hold your breath.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 3, 2026
Again, don't hold your breath – the company has been losing money hand over fist, the blast furnaces are nearing the end of their useful life, and the cost of energy it gulps is enormous.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2025
Hypothetically, rebates could be available in late 2023, but don’t hold your breath.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2023
“Y’all don’t hold your breath for that cat to listen.”
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
