refrain from (doing something)
refrain from (doing something)
To make a considered, conscious effort not to do something. I ask everyone to refrain from asking questions until the end of the presentation. Please refrain from talking while you are in the library.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
refrain from something
to hold back from doing something; to choose not to do something as planned. I wish you would refrain from shouting. Please refrain from hollering.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
refrain from
v.
To make a conscious decision not to do something: All passengers must refrain from smoking during the flight.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- refrain
- refrain from
- be second nature
- keep (something) in proportion
- hold one's tongue, to
- abstain
- be sure to (do something)
- be sure to do something
- keep (something) to a minimum
- habit is second nature