As i live and breathe Meaning in English

expression

US

AZ eye LIV and BREETH

UK

AS eye liv and BREETH

Definition

An old-fashioned exclamation of surprise, usually when seeing someone unexpectedly or something hard to believe.

Usage & Nuances

Now considered somewhat old-fashioned and playful, often used for humorous effect. Commonly appears in stories or when expressing pleasant shock at seeing an old friend. Not used in formal situations; more for spoken English and entertainment.

• Spanish: Vaya, si es que estoy soñando - No me lo puedo creer
• Portuguese (BR): Não acredito! - Veja só!
• Portuguese (PT): Não acredito! - Ora essa!
• Chinese (Simplified): 这不是惊喜吗 - 没想到会见到你
• Chinese (Traditional): 這不是驚喜嗎 - 沒想到會見到你
• Hindi: अरे वाह, मेरा यकीन नहीं हो रहा
• Arabic: يا للعجب - لم أصدق عيني
• Bengali: এটা তো চমকপ্রদ! - বিশ্বাসই হচ্ছে না
• Russian: Не могу поверить своим глазам - Вот это неожиданность
• Japanese: 本当に驚いた - 信じられない
• Vietnamese: Thật không thể tin được - Không ngờ lại gặp bạn
• Korean: 정말 놀랍다 - 이럴 수가
• Turkish: Hayret doğrusu - Gözlerime inanamıyorum
• Urdu: یقین نہیں آتا - یہ تو حیرت کی بات ہے
• Indonesian: Saya benar-benar tidak percaya - Sungguh tak disangka

Example Sentences

As I live and breathe, it’s you!

basic

As I live and breathe, I never thought I’d see this day.

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Oh, as I live and breathe, it’s my old teacher!

basic

As I live and breathe, look who just walked in!

natural

Well, as I live and breathe, you haven’t changed a bit!

natural

As I live and breathe, this brings back memories.

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