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 discuss an idea with someone to get their opinion

to fasten buttons on clothing; to finish dressing

to cook something quickly in hot oil or fat

to temporarily handle someone’s virtual responsibilities

to recognize and be at peace with who you are

to stop dwelling on mistakes and continue forward