He promised to be true till death.
true till death
idiom Slang
Cockney rhyming slang · East London
breath
Origin
The connection is very apt.
They exchanged rings and vowed to remain true till death, regardless of the challenges ahead.
Despite the political turmoil and the threat of exile, the loyal knight remained true till death to his fallen king.
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breath of fresh air
Something relieving, refreshing, or new.
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don't hold your breath
Don't wait. Said cynically to suggest that what has just been mentioned is unlikely to happen soon or at all.
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draw one's last breath
To die.
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hold one's breath
To wait expectantly for something to happen soon.
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save one's breath
To refrain from speech; to be quiet, especially where it would have no useful effect to speak.
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take a breath
to inhale and subsequently exhale air
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take a deep breath
To inhale deeply.
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take someone's breath away
To make a person feel emotionally moved in a pleasant way.
Last updated June 7, 2026