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Christine
Professional TeacherHave you heard of the idiom, "to hold (one's) breath?" Check your understanding with this quiz question.
Thelma wrote a letter to the airline to asking for a refund, but she isn't holding her breath. This means that:
she is having trouble breathing.
she is not waiting anxiously for an answer.
she expects an answer soon.
she is swimming while she waits for an answer.
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Dec 8, 2025 8:22 PM
Christine
Language Skills
English, Portuguese
Learning Language
Portuguese
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