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to hold it in

to suppress emotions or feelings · to keep something (like anger or sadness) from showing

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You know those moments when you're boiling with frustration or on the verge of tears, but you just can't show it? 😅 Like when your boss says something totally absurd, or a friend cancels plans last minute, and you have to keep a poker face. That's exactly when you "to hold it in"! It’s about keeping those real feelings locked away, out of sight. 🤫

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