How to Pronounce "breath of fresh air"
expression
BRETH-uhv-FRESH-AIR
breth-OV-fresh-AIR
Definition
A person, thing, or idea that brings a new, refreshing, or different quality to a situation. Often used to praise something that feels positive and revitalizing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɛθ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈfɹɛʃ/ /ˈɛɹ
British English
bɹˈɛθ/ /ˈɒv/ /fɹˈɛʃ/ /ˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRETH-uhv-FRESH-AIR
UK
breth-OV-fresh-AIR
Listen in Context
The new teacher is a breath of fresh air at our school.
Her ideas are a breath of fresh air in the meeting.
This song is a breath of fresh air on the radio.
After months of the same routine, her visit was a real breath of fresh air.