Breathe a sigh of relief
A2 · Feelings & Health · A2 collocations
Meaning
To feel relaxed because a worry or danger has ended.
Example
Parents breathed a sigh of relief when the missing hikers were found safe.
How to use it
'Heave a sigh of relief' and 'let out a sigh of relief' are also natural. Note the spelling: 'breathe' is the verb and 'breath' the noun.
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