hold one 's breath

hold one 's breath

Hold your breath, Chinese idiom, Pinyin is Li ǎ NR ó NGB ǐ ngq ì, which means to be afraid and respectful, not to be a little presumptuous. It comes from the Analects of Confucius, the local party.

Idiom usage

As a predicate, attribute, adverbial; used in dealing with affairs

Analysis of Idioms

Synonym: hold your breath

The origin of Idioms

"The Analects of Confucius · the rural party": "bowing as well as holding one's breath."

Idiom explanation

Hold back: put away your smile and take a serious attitude. Hold your breath: hold your breath. It refers to being afraid, respectful and cautious, not daring to be a little presumptuous.