How to Pronounce "don't hold your breath"
expression
DONT HOHLD yur BRETH
DOHNT HOHLD yaw BRETH
Definition
Used to tell someone that what they want or expect is very unlikely to happen, so they should not wait for it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɹɛθ
British English
dəʊnt/ /hˈəʊld/ /jˈɔː/ /bɹˈɛθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DONT HOHLD yur BRETH
UK
DOHNT HOHLD yaw BRETH
Listen in Context
You might get a reply soon, but don't hold your breath.
He said he would clean his room, but don't hold your breath.
They promised to fix the problem tomorrow, but I don't hold my breath.
If you're hoping the train will arrive on time, don't hold your breath.