hold one's fire
Restrain your attack
To hold one's fire is to refrain from shooting, typically as a military command: Hold your fire until you see the whites of their eyes.
Figuratively, it means to withhold criticism or attack: I was ready to tear into him, but I held my fire until I heard his side.
restraint
Calm during delays
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- forbearancePatient self-control, delayed enforcement
- composureEmotional self-control
prudence · discretion · moderation · temperance · reserve · suppression · constraint · inhibition
patience
Calm during delays
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- forbearancePatient self-control, delayed enforcement
composure · prudence · discretion · moderation · temperance · reserve · suppression · constraint · inhibition · calmness