The Vocab Man - Fluent Vocabulary
119 Don't Hold Your Breath (Idiom)
Dec 8, 2023
Discover the meaning of the idiom 'Don't hold your breath' through examples and a discussion about the star Beetlejuice, with an ad for Churchill Mortgage included.
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Quick takeaways
- The idiom 'don't hold your breath' means not to expect immediate results or something to happen soon.
- The podcast emphasizes that success and significant events may take time, using examples like the rise of VOCAB Man in podcasting or completing Rome.
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Beetlejuice's Dimming and Supernova Explosion
In late 2019, astrophysicists observed that Beetlejuice, a massive star, experienced a significant dimming. Many speculated if this dimming could indicate an imminent supernova explosion. However, astronomers caution against holding one's breath, as they believe the explosion is more likely to occur in the distant future, possibly around 100,000 years from now.
