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don't hold your breath
Language:
Meanings:
1.
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informal
sarcastic
An expression used to tell someone not to expect something to happen soon or ever; indicates that the anticipated event is unlikely.
2.
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neutral
literal
A literal admonition advising someone not to hold their breath, often for health or safety reasons.
Examples:
EN:
Just lie down like jelly. And don't hold your breath.
ES:
Haz de yacer como si fueras de gelatina y no te hinches.
EN:
Just lie down like jelly. And don't hold your breath.
ES:
Haz de yacer como si fueras de gelatina y no te hinches.
EN:
What did I say? "Just don't hold your breath 'till you hear from that guy." That's what I said.
ES:
Te lo dije... nunca tuve confianza en que ese hombre te llamara.
EN:
- Well, don't hold your breath.
ES:
- Pues espera sentada.
EN:
Well, don't hold your breath.
ES:
Bueno, no te hagas ilusiones.
ES:
Siéntate cómoda a esperar.
EN:
The alarm's out already, but don't hold your breath.
ES:
Ya he emitido el aviso, pero no espere nada.
EN:
Maybe I'll cry for you but don't hold your breath.
ES:
Quizá llore por ti pero no cuentes con ello.
EN:
If you're waiting for my blessing, don't hold your breath.
ES:
Si esperáis por mi bendición, no os molestéis.
EN:
But don't hold your breath.
ES:
Pero no te ilusiones.
EN:
Well, don't hold your breath!
ES:
¡Yo no aguantaría la respiración esperando!
EN:
Now, don't hold your breath.
ES:
Mírame. No aguantes la respiración.
EN:
I'll call ya if your wallet turns up, but don't hold your breath, okay? Okay.
ES:
Te llamaré si aparece la cartera, pero no te hagas ilusiones.
EN:
Yeah, don't hold your breath.
ES:
Puedes esperar sentado. - Va uno, nos faltan 63.
EN:
Yeah, well, don't hold your breath.
ES:
Sí, bueno, no aguantes la respiración.
EN:
/ I'm saying don't hold your breath for the second act.
ES:
Estoy diciendo que esperes sentado al segundo acto.
EN:
My advice is don't hold your breath.
ES:
Mi consejo es, no se haga ilusiones.
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