hang fire
暫時擱置或延遲
口語·形容計劃或行動延遲
英文釋義
to delay or hesitate in taking action; to be undecided or uncertain about what to do next
例句
The project is hanging fire until we get approval from the board.
典故來源
源自早期火器,扣動扳機后火藥延遲引燃,比喻行動或決策被暫時擱置。