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Don't hold it, because it won't happen (unless you're underwater) (4,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

your breath

'don't hold it because it won't happen' is the definition.
(as in the phrase 'don't hold your breath')

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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