hang fire
暂时搁置或延迟
口语·形容计划或行动延迟
英文释义
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.
典故来源
源自早期火器，扣动扳机后火药延迟引燃，比喻行动或决策被暂时搁置。