HOLD SOMETHING BACK


Meaning of HOLD SOMETHING BACK in English

Jane held back the tears : SUPPRESS, fight back, choke back, stifle, smother, subdue, rein in, repress, curb, control, keep a tight rein on; informal keep a/the lid on.

don't hold anything back from me : WITHHOLD, hide, conceal, keep secret, keep hidden, keep quiet about, hush up; informal sit on, keep under one's hat.

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