American Idioms and Expressions

Able To Breathe Easily Again Idiom

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able to breathe easily again
What does able to breathe easily again mean?
to be able to relax and recover from a stressful timeMy friend was able to breathe easily again when his company did not go out of business.
able to breathe easily again
What does able to breathe easily again mean?
to be able to relax and recover from a stressful time or event My friend was able to breathe easily again when his company did not go bankrupt.

able to breathe easily again
What does able to breathe easily again mean?
to be able to relax after a busy and stressful time I was able to breathe easily again when I knew that I would not miss my flight.


Some Random Idioms
stick out like a sore thumb
What does "stick out like a sore thumb" mean?
to be obvious and visible The man sticks out like a sore thumb when he wears his orange hat.

done to a turn
What does "done to a turn" mean?
to be cooked just right Everything was done to a turn at the party.

take it easy
What does "take it easy" mean?
to relaxI have been working hard recently so I have decided to take it easy for a few days.
break in (someone or something) or break (someone or something) in
What does "break in (someone or something) or break (someone or something) in" mean?
to train someone to do a job, to make something the right size or feel comfortable by wearing or using it It took me a long time to break in my new shoes.

hot under the collar
What does "hot under the collar" mean?
angry; upset
keep one`s head above water
What does "keep one`s head above water" mean?
have the ability to pay one`s billsHe is having trouble keeping his head above water since his salary decreased.
without fail
What does "without fail" mean?
absolutely, for certainThe postman came at noon everyday without fail.
be dealt a bad hand/deal someone a bad hand
What does "be dealt a bad hand/deal someone a bad hand" mean?
receive or give someone bad cards in a card game, receive disadvantages in something receive or give someone bad cards in a card game, receive disadvantages in something The boy was dealt a bad hand when he was a child and always was at a disadvantage in his life.
change horses in midstream
What does "change horses in midstream" mean?
to make new plans or choose a new leader in the middle of an important activity The company changed horses in midstream and totally changed their policy.

listen to (someone) with half an ear
What does "listen to (someone) with half an ear" mean?
to not listen carefully to someone I listened to my friend with half an ear while I listened to the radio.

cause eyebrows to raise
What does "cause eyebrows to raise" mean?
to shock peopleI caused eyebrows to raise when I decided not to accept the award from my company.
twenty-four, seven
What does "twenty-four, seven" mean?
all the time; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
birthday suit
What does "birthday suit" mean?
a completely naked bodyThe little boy was running down the street in his birthday suit.
cross-examine (someone)
What does "cross-examine (someone)" mean?
question a suspect or a witness in a trialThe lawyer was very careful when he began to cross-examine the witness.

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