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with every breath

idiom
Meaning

Said at every considerable opportunity; said repeatedly and constantly.


Examples
SIMPLE

He talks about his favorite hobby with every breath.

CONTEXTUAL

She complains about the cold weather with every breath, even though she chose to live here.

COMPLEX

The aging politician defended his controversial policies with every breath, refusing to acknowledge the shifting public opinion.

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    Something relieving, refreshing, or new.

  2. 02

    call someone every name in the book

    To call someone many abusive names.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    draw one's last breath

    To die.

  5. 05

    every bit

    Exactly, to its full degree

  6. 06

    every inch

    Totally, completely.

  7. 07

    every last

    every; without exception (used for emphasis).

  8. 08

    every man has a price

    Everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.

Last updated April 17, 2026