ALL meanings of in the same breath
in the same breath
I i - adverb in the same breath at same moment 1
- noun in the same breath the air inhaled and exhaled in respiration. 1
- noun in the same breath respiration, especially as necessary to life. 1
- noun in the same breath life; vitality. 1
- noun in the same breath the ability to breathe easily and normally: She stopped to regain her breath. 1
- noun in the same breath time to breathe; pause or respite: Give him a little breath. 1
- noun in the same breath a single inhalation or respiration: He took a deep breath. 1
- noun in the same breath the brief time required for a single respiration; a moment or instant: They gave it to her and took it away all in a breath. 1
- noun in the same breath a slight suggestion, hint, or whisper: The breath of slander never touched her. 1
- noun in the same breath a light current of air. 1
- noun in the same breath Phonetics. the air drawn into or expelled from the lungs to provide the generative source for most speech sounds. the audible expiration generating voiceless speech sounds, as (p), (k), (sh), etc. 1
- noun in the same breath moisture emitted in respiration, especially when condensed and visible. 1
- noun in the same breath a trivial circumstance; trifle. 1
- noun in the same breath an odorous exhalation, or the air impregnated by it. 1
- noun in the same breath Obsolete. exhalation or vapor. 1
- idioms in the same breath below / under one's breath, in a low voice or whisper; sotto voce: He protested under his breath because he was afraid to speak up. 1
- idioms in the same breath catch one's breath, to pause or rest before continuing an activity or beginning a new one; resume regular breathing: Let me catch my breath before I begin anything new. 1
- idioms in the same breath in the same breath, at virtually the same time; almost simultaneously: She lost her temper and apologized in the same breath. 1
- idioms in the same breath out of breath, exhausted or gasping for breath, in consequence of an effort; breathless: After climbing to the top of the tower, we were so out of breath that we had to sit down. 1
- idioms in the same breath save one's breath, to avoid futile talk or discussion: We were told to save our breath because the matter had already been decided. 1
- idioms in the same breath take away one's breath, to make one as if breathless with astonishment; surprise; stun: The sheer beauty of the sea took away my breath. Also, take one's breath away. 1
- phrase in the same breath You can use in the same breath or in the next breath to indicate that someone says two very different or contradictory things, especially when you are criticizing them. 0
- noun in the same breath done or said at the same time 0
- noun in the same breath almost simultaneously 0