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breath of fresh airSomething relieving, refreshing, or new.Rate it:

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under one's breathSoftly, so as not to be heard.Rate it:

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with bated breathwith bated breathRate it:

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breath of fresh airSomething new which is refreshing, invigorating or stimulating in a good senseRate it:

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don't hold your breathdon't hold your breathRate it:

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draw one's last breathTo die.Rate it:

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hold one's breathTo inhale and then intentionally close the epiglottis so that one's breath is not exhaled.Rate it:

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hold one's breathTo wait, as if breathlessly.Rate it:

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in the same breathSaid or done almost simultaneously, in one sequence.Rate it:

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save one's breathTo refrain from speech.Rate it:

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take a breathTo inhale and subsequently exhale air.Rate it:

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waste breathTo speak in a manner which is needless or futile; in discussion or argument to make points which are not appreciated or heeded.Rate it:

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with bated breathEagerly; with great anticipation.Rate it:

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autant en emporte le ventThat is but so much breath spent in vain; It is not of the slightest consequence.Rate it:

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animam continereto hold one's breath.Rate it:

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cursu exanimari (B.G. 2. 23. 1)to run till one is out of breath.Rate it:

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deliver the message to garcia...heaves in a deep breath, gathers himself as though he's crossed a continent to deliver the message to Garcia.Rate it:

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go down the wrong wayTo swallow food or drink so that it goes down the wrong tube in one's throat and makes one cough or for a short period lose one's breath or choke.Rate it:

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j'ai couru à perte d'haleineI ran until I was out of breath.Rate it:

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jungle mouthbad breath, halitosisRate it:

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knock the wind out of (someone)Temporary interruption in normal breathing due to a sudden impact or force to the abdomen, causing the diaphragm to spasm and contract. This causes the lungs to temporarily fail to draw in air, leaving the afflicted with the sensation of being momentarily unable to catch their breath. Typically occurring in sporting events or through an accidental fall, the situation can seem frightening but usually resolves itself within a matter of minutesRate it:

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RSNReal soon now; describing something that will be available in the near future, but often skeptically. Frequently used to mean "Whenever", "Soon, possibly never" or "don't hold your breath".Rate it:

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免談Let's not talk about it; You might just as well save your breath.Rate it:

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