The audience waited with bated breath for the final result.
bated excitement
Frequency:
70
%
The children were in bated excitement for the circus to begin.
bated anticipation
Frequency:
65
%
The students were in bated anticipation of their exam results.
bated enthusiasm
Frequency:
50
%
She watched with bated enthusiasm as her favorite team played.
Idiomatic Expressions for bate
Phrase: bated aggression
Meaning: to hold back or restrain one's aggression or anger
Usage: He approached the situation with bated aggression, trying to remain calm and composed.