Phrase of the Day (hold one’s breath)-06DEC22

Phrase of the Day (hold one’s breath)-06DEC22

Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is hold one’s breath and its meaning is “be in a state of excitement/anxiety; be excited/anxious and wait for something to happen soon; anticipate, expect, await, watch (for); be excited, be anxious, be nervous”.

Example Sentence: Precedent would suggest that, despite the (UK) government’s claims, the online safety bill will be shelved or neutered (made ineffective) further in the weeks and months to come. But even if it does somehow end up becoming law, don’t hold your breath for major changes. It doesn’t come close to tackling the issues that online life throws up.

Phrase of the Day (hold one’s breath)-06DEC22

This word is present in The Guardian article While EU regulators take on Elon Musk, Britain’s online safety bill is a beacon of mediocrity and click here to read it.

Courtesy: The Guardian

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