Hold back
Not show emotion
Meanings
- Not show emotion (separable [optional], International English)
- Prevent something moving forwards or progressing (separable [optional], International English)
- Not disclose information or make it public (separable [optional], International English)
Examples
- It was really hard to HOLD BACK the tears.
- Lack of funding HELD the project BACK.
- The government HELD BACK the findings of the report for fear of alienating voters.