Hold Something Back
- Hold Something Back
- to restrain or control something, such as an emotion or a reaction, in order to prevent it from being expressed or revealed
- I tried to hold back my tears when I heard the sad news.
- She held back her laughter when she saw the silly joke.
- to reserve or keep something, such as information or resources, for a later time or for a specific purpose
- The company is holding back some of its best products for the holiday season.
- I'm holding back some money for a rainy day.
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