Meaning of hold one's water | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To restrain one's urge to urinate.
   dated
2. To be patient; to control one's impulses.
   idiomatic

Examples

“[…] and if there is much oozing of blood, the application of ice to the penis. The patient is then instructed to hold his water as long as possible.”

“Hold your water, I'll get to you in a minute.”

“"C'mon, move it! Get your ass in gear!" […] "Hold your water!" Stiehl yelled back. "I'm writing farewell letters."”

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