take one's breath away

idiom

: to be extremely exciting, beautiful, or surprising
The acrobatic skill of the dancers took my breath away.
a scene that'll take your breath away

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“Take one's breath away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20one%27s%20breath%20away. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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