Idiom idiom
sigh of relief
Meaning
A reassurance or support, something that reduces stress from an arduous activity.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“He let out a sigh of relief when the test finished.”
“After the doctor confirmed the test results were normal, she let out a long sigh of relief.”
“Upon receiving the news that the project had been approved, the team collectively exhaled a profound sigh of relief, knowing their months of hard work had finally paid off.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026