sigh of relief

sigh of re·lief

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Definitions of sigh of relief words

noun sigh of relief audible breath when difficulty is over 1
phrase sigh of relief If people breathe or heave a sigh of relief, they feel happy that something unpleasant has not happened or is no longer happening. 0
noun sigh of relief A release of stress through breathing motions. 0
noun sigh of relief (Idiomatic) A reassurance or support, something that reduces stress from an arduous activity. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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