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hold your fire

Idiom Conflict

Meaning

to delay taking action or making a response

Example Sentences

"He told his team to hold their fire until he gave the signal."

Related Expressions

turn a blind eye

to deliberately ignore something wrong or unpleasant

things are looking up

the situation is improving

trust someone with something

to give someone responsibility for something important

Speak the truth and shame the devil

Speak the truth even if it may cause trouble or discomfort.

blackout

to lose consciousness temporarily

trailblaze

to be the first to do something or lead the way