In The Same Breath Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in the same breath What does in the same breath mean?	said almost at the same time	My friend said that he was busy on Friday but in the same breath he suggested that we go away for the weekend.
in the same breath What does in the same breath mean?	almost at the same time	My friend was complaining about her teacher but in the same breath she said that she wanted to continue with the class.
in the same breath What does in the same breath mean?	almost at the same time	My friend was complaining about her teacher but in the same breath she said that she will continue with the class.
in the same breath What does in the same breath mean?	saying something at the same time	My friend said that he was busy on Friday but in the same breath he suggested that we go away for the weekend.
	Some Random Idioms
have a heart of stone What does "have a heart of stone" mean?	to be cold and unfriendly	The man who murdered his wife and children has a heart of stone.
freebie What does "freebie" mean?	something free
mince (one's) words What does "mince (one's) words" mean?	make one's statement weaker by choosing weak or polite words	I tried not to mince my words when I went to ask my neighbor to keep quiet.
with all one's heart and soul What does "with all one's heart and soul" mean?	very sincerely	With all his heart and soul, the young man wished his friend good luck on his new adventure.
a good deal of (something) What does "a good deal of (something)" mean?	much of something, a lot of something	We had a good deal of paint remaining after we finished painting the room.
know a trick or two What does "know a trick or two" mean?	to know a special way to deal with a problem	My father knows a trick or two about making model boats.
take the day off What does "take the day off" mean?	to choose not to go to work for one day	I decided to take the day off because I was not feeling well.

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In The Same Breath Idiom