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Bated breath
BATED BREATH

Definition: Breath held in fear, apprehension, anticipation, etc.
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* All five or six elements, as applicable, would be in.


1. Neither planned nor speculative. That is, the cause - fright, worry, expectation, etc. - would occur unexpectedly at the time.

2. Air held will be true, natural; real. That is, not breath supplied by a life-support machine; not really a life-threatening activity.

3. Act will be marked by inaction or slowness. That is, stupefaction or a marked sense of panic will occur or be noticed during the period. Watching ...

4. Impact of held breath will be visible or noticeable, by others present, if any, even if the end result is not negative or destructive. ... and waiting.

5. Will be held for the appropriate duration - will not be 'puffed' out before the happening or occurrence that will dispel the fear, etc.

6. Breath on being released will not be smelly, stale or foul. That is, the 'holder' will not be suffering from halitosis (connect to #4).
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