English Phrasal Verbs (263/365) - Hold Back (Something)

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To hold back (something) means not to do something because of not wanting to make bad situation worse.

Example sentences:

  • I held back during the meeting because my criticism hadn't been taken well before.
  • I held back my anger when I listened to him taunting me.
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     5 years ago 

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