| 词组 | hold one's fire |
| 释义 | Idiom hold one's fire Theme: CRITICISM to postpone one's criticism or commentary. (Informal.)Now, now, hold your fire until I've had a chance to explain.Hold your fire, Bill. You're too quick to complain. hold (one's) fire1. To cease or pause firing a firearm. Hold your fire, men—wait until they have crested the hill before attacking. Tell your men to hold fire! We surrender! 2. By extension, to stop attacking, harassing, or criticizing someone or something. He's asking his legions of fans to hold their fire in their online attacks against his accuser. hold one's fireRefrain from comment or criticism, especially for the time being. For example, Hold your fire, Jim, she's not finished yet, or Nancy decided to hold her fire until she had more information. This expression alludes to refraining from shooting a gun and originated in the military. |
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