Able to breathe again Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈeɪbəɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbɹið/ /əˈɡeɪn/, /əˈɡɛn

AY-buhl tuh BREETH uh-GAYN

UK

ˈeɪbəl/ /tˈuː/ /bɹˈiːð/ /ɐɡˈɛn

AY-buhl too BREETH uh-GEN

Definition

This expression means to feel relief after a stressful, difficult, or tense situation, as if you can finally relax.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is idiomatic and often used after stressful moments, big exams, or when hearing good news. It's not about literal breathing. Common in informal and spoken English.

• Spanish: poder respirar de nuevo - sentirse aliviado
• Portuguese (BR): poder respirar novamente - sentir alívio
• Portuguese (PT): poder respirar novamente - sentir alívio
• Chinese (Simplified): 终于能松一口气 - 松了一口气
• Chinese (Traditional): 終於能鬆一口氣 - 鬆了一口氣
• Hindi: फिर से साँस लेने में सक्षम - राहत महसूस करना
• Arabic: القدرة على التنفس مجددًا - الشعور بالارتياح
• Bengali: মুক্ত মনে শ্বাস নিতে পারা - স্বস্তি পাওয়া
• Russian: вздохнуть с облегчением
• Japanese: ほっと息をつく - 安心して息ができる
• Vietnamese: thở phào nhẹ nhõm
• Korean: 한숨 돌릴 수 있다 - 안도의 숨을 쉬다
• Turkish: rahat bir nefes almak
• Urdu: سکون کا سانس لینا - سکون محسوس کرنا
• Indonesian: bisa bernapas lega

Example Sentences

After the exam, I was able to breathe again.

basic

When she heard the good news, she felt able to breathe again.

basic

After the storm passed, everyone was able to breathe again.

basic

My job interview is finally over—I'm able to breathe again!

natural

Once I paid that big bill, I felt able to breathe again.

natural

We were so worried about the results, and now we’re able to breathe again.

natural