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In addition to the idiom beginning with breath, also see catch one's breath; hold one's breath; in the same breath; out of breath; save one's breath; take one's breath away; under one's breath; waste one's breath; with bated breath.

See breath in WNW Idioms

catch one's breath

to gasp
to return to normal breathing after exertion
Informal to rest or pause

in the same breath

almost simultaneously

out of breath

breathless, as from exertion

save one's breath

Informal to refrain from talking when talk would be useless

take someone's breath away

strike someone with awe; thrill

under one's breath

or below one's breath

in a whisper or murmur

See breath in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

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in /the same breath

At or almost at the same time.

out of breath

Breathing with difficulty, as from exertion; gasping.

under (one's) breath

In a muted voice or whisper.

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