In one breath Meaning in English
expression
in WUN BRETH
in WON BRETH
Definition
To say or do something very quickly, without pausing for breath. It usually describes someone talking fast or expressing many ideas at once.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression; often used with verbs like 'say', 'recite', or 'do'. Emphasizes speed and no pauses. Not to be confused with 'in the same breath', which means mentioning two things together (often contradictory).
Spanish: de un tirón - de un solo alientoPortuguese (BR): de uma só vez - de um só fôlegoPortuguese (PT): de uma só vez - de um só fôlegoChinese (Simplified): 一口气Chinese (Traditional): 一口氣Hindi: एक ही साँस मेंArabic: بنَفَسٍ واحدBengali: এক নিঃশ্বাসেRussian: на одном дыханииJapanese: 一息でVietnamese: một hơiKorean: 한번에 - 한숨에Turkish: bir nefesteUrdu: ایک سانس میںIndonesian: dalam satu tarikan napas - sekali napas
Example Sentences
She read the whole poem in one breath.
basic
He answered all the questions in one breath.
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Say your name and age in one breath.
basic
She listed all her complaints in one breath before I could reply.
natural
I can't believe she could recite that long speech in one breath!
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He told the entire story in one breath—I barely followed!
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