breathe a sigh of relief

idiom

: to relax because something one has been worrying about is not a problem or danger anymore : to feel relieved

We all breathed a sigh of relief when we heard that they were safe.

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Finally, a Harris victory could allow major importers to breathe a sigh of relief. —

Greg McKenna, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024 Due to the company’s exposure to China, a Democratic victory could allow companies in Beijing to breathe a sigh of relief, as a Harris victory would dampen worry over steep tariffs on Chinese imports, Garthwaite said. —

Brian Evans, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024 Luckily, the best Amazon gifts under $50 are plentiful, so breathe a sigh of relief and start filling up your virtual cart. —

Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 5 Oct. 2024 The Boeing Starliner astronauts can breathe a sigh of relief: The SpaceX vehicle that serves as their ride back to Earth is finally on its way to greet them at the International Space Station. —

Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for breathe a sigh of relief

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