The world held its breath.

Meaning: This sentence figuratively describes a moment when everything paused or waited in anticipation.

Choice of Words: World refers to the entire planet or the universe. Held means to keep or maintain something, and breath is the air we inhale and exhale. Its refers to the world.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• In that frozen moment, the world held its breath.
• Nature held its breath, awaiting the return of sound and motion.
• The river held its breath as the boat sailed by.
• The room held its breath, waiting for the story to unfold.
• Silence held its breath.
• The stars held their breath.
• The clouds held their breath, anticipating the arrival of the first raindrops.
• They held their breath in anticipation.
• Audience held breath in anticipation.
• Audience held breath, captivated by the performance.