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hold one's breath in Tagalog

magpigil ng hininga

hold one's breath in Tagalog: magpigil ng hininga. In English, hold one's breath means used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hold, one's, breath. To keep air in one's lungs, pausing noticeably before exhaling after previously inhaling.

Tagalog words for hold one's breath

to keep air in one's lungs, pausing noticeably before exhaling after previously inhaling
magpigil ng hininga

English meaning of hold one's breath

  1. verb Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hold, one's, breath. To keep air in one's lungs, pausing noticeably before exhaling after previously inhaling.
  2. verb To wait expectantly for something to happen soon.

Full definition of hold one's breath

hold one's breath in a sentence

  • He might pay back the money he borrowed without you reminding him, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

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Questions about hold one's breath in Tagalog

What is the meaning of hold one's breath in Tagalog?
Hold one's breath in Tagalog is magpigil ng hininga.
Ano ang hold one's breath sa Tagalog?
Hold one's breath: magpigil ng hininga.
What does hold one's breath mean in English?
Hold one's breath means used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hold, one's, breath. To keep air in one's lungs, pausing noticeably before exhaling after previously inhaling.

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