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with bated breath

Eagerly; with great anticipation.

Etymology:

  • From the verb bate, alteration by aphesis of the verb abate.
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We are waiting with bated breath for the release of the new version.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

Modified by TriplePurple on December 03, 2023

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