hold back (hold back)

Phrasal-verb Self-control

Signification

to stop yourself from expressing something

s'empêcher d'exprimer quelque chose (s'empecher d'exprimer quelque chose)

"He wanted to tell her everything but held back his words."

"Il voulait tout lui dire, mais s'est retenu de ses paroles." (Il voulait tout lui dire, mais **s'est retenu** de ses paroles.)

to assign follow-up tasks to specific people

to perform well under pressure or in challenging situations

to remove dirt or stains by rubbing hard

to start considering or accepting new ideas or opinions

to release emotions such as anger or frustration safely

to stay calm and focused in stressful situations