hold one's fire

Idioms

Refrain 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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hold one's fire

But it was hard to hold one's fire when the thud of those charging hoofs was coming closer.

From The Texan Star The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler

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