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breathe a sigh of relief

idiom

to be relieved; to feel relief.


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  1. 01

    breathe a word

    To divulge even part of a secret (usually used with a negative).

  2. 02

    breathe down someone's neck

    To follow or supervise someone too closely, causing discomfort for that person.

  3. 03

    breathe easy

    To relax or feel secure about something.

  4. 04

    breathe one's last

    To die.

  5. 05

    eat, breathe, and sleep

    To devote one's time obsessively to.

  6. 06

    sigh of relief

    A reassurance or support, something that reduces stress from an arduous activity.

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