Phrasal Verb - Holding In

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Definition

The phrasal verb 'hold in' means to keep back or prevent oneself from expressing or doing something, often due to social constraints or politeness. It can also refer to physically containing or restraining something.

Examples

No.	Example
1	I had to hold in my laughter during the funeral.
2	The coach told the players to hold in their emotions and focus on the game.
3	She could feel the anger building up inside her, but she held it in.
4	I accidentally held in my farts during the interview and it was quite uncomfortable.
5	The teacher asked the students to hold in their questions until the end of the lesson.
6	He held in his tears as he listened to the sad song.
7	The baby was crying but its mother managed to hold it in until they reached the car.
8	The hostage negotiator asked the terrorist to hold in his demands for a few hours.
9	The police officer held in the suspect until backup arrived.
10	The athlete held in his breath during the race to conserve energy.