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hold it in

Phrasal-verb Control

Meaning

to stop yourself from showing emotion

Example Sentences

"He tried to hold it in, but the tears came anyway."

Related Expressions

sit back

to relax and not take any action for a while

pull out of

to withdraw from a project, agreement, or deal

lift yourself out of

to recover or rise from a negative emotional state

set up a meeting

to arrange a meeting or appointment

embrace peace

to accept tranquility and stop resisting calm feelings

wind down

to relax after working hard; to gradually reduce activity