with every breath
Said at every considerable opportunity; said repeatedly and constantly.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He talks about his favorite hobby with every breath.”
“She complains about the cold weather with every breath, even though she chose to live here.”
“The aging politician defended his controversial policies with every breath, refusing to acknowledge the shifting public opinion.”
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breath of fresh air
Something relieving, refreshing, or new.
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call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.
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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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every bit
Exactly, to its full degree
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every inch
Totally, completely.
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every last
every; without exception (used for emphasis).
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every man has a price
Everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.
Last updated August 10, 2026