in the same breath
At the same time; without waiting.
John would complain about hard times, and in the same breath boast of his prize-winning horses.
Jane said Bill was selfish, but in the same breath she said she was sorry to see him leave.
In the same class; in as high a group. Usually used in the negative with mention, speak, or talk.
Mary is a good swimmer, but she should not be mentioned in the same breath with Joan.
out of breath
Not breathing easily or regularly; gasping; panting.
The fat man was out of breath after climbing the stairs.
The mile run left Bill out of breath.
save one's breath
To keep silent because talking will not help; not talk because it will do no good.
Помалкивать, держать язык за зубами, держать свое мнение при себе.
Save your breath; the boss will never give you the day off.
"Save your breath! I'm tired of your endless excuses. You're fired!" said the boss to his employee who was late for work again.
"Помалкивай! Я устал от твоих бесконечных оправданий! Ты уволен!" сказал начальник своему работнику, который снова опоздал на работу.
second wind
second breath
get one's second wind
The easier breathing that follows difficult breathing when one makes a severe physical effort, as in running or swimming./
After the first quarter mile, a mile runner usually gets his second wind and can breathe better.
We climbed with labored breathing for half an hour, but then got our second wind and went up more easily.
The refreshed feeling you get after first becoming tired while doing something and then becoming used to it.
Tom became very tired of working at his algebra, but after a while he got his second wind and began to enjoy it.
short of breath
Panting and wheezing.
He ran up six flights of stairs so rapidly that he was short of breath for several minutes.
take one's breath away
To surprise greatly; impress very much; leave speechless with surprise or wonder or delight; astonish.
Устроить большой сюрприз; сильно удивить; поразить.
The sunset is so beautiful it takes our breath away.
His refusal was so unexpected it took my breath away.
You can take my breath away.
Ты можешь меня поразить.
under one's breath
below one's breath
In a whisper; with a low voice.
Шепотом, тихо, еле слышно.
The teacher heard the boy say something under his breath and she asked him to repeat it aloud.
I told Lucy the news under my breath, but Joyce overheard me.
I told him the truth below my breath.
Я рассказал ему правду шепотом.
wait with bated breath
Ждать с нетерпением; ждать, затаив дыхание.
Jack waited with bated breath for the results of his medical tests.
Джек с нетерпением ждал результатов своих медицинских анализов.