Breathe a sigh of relief Meaning in English
expression
释义
To suddenly feel less worried, nervous, or anxious, usually after something dangerous or uncertain is over.
用法与细微差别
This idiom is informal and commonly used after stressful or worrying situations. It often appears as 'everyone breathed a sigh of relief' or 'you can breathe a sigh of relief now.' Not literal: don't confuse with actual breathing instructions.
例句
When the test was over, I breathed a sigh of relief.
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Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when the storm passed.
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You can breathe a sigh of relief now; it’s all okay.
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I really breathed a sigh of relief when I heard the good news.
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After hours of waiting for her call, I could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
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They all breathed a sigh of relief when the missing dog returned home.
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