out of breath

Breathing with difficulty, as due to exertion or respiratory problems; winded. I think Tom's asthma is getting worse—he gets out of breath just going upstairs. I had to run to catch the bus, so I was totally out of breath as I sat down in my seat.

See also: breath, of, out

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*out of breath

and *out of wind

breathing fast and hard; gasping for breath. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) I ran so much that I got out of breath. Mary gets out of wind when she climbs stairs.

See also: breath, of, out

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

out of breath

Breathing with difficulty, panting, gasping. For example, After five flights of stairs I'm out of breath. This slightly hyperbolic term (since literally running out of breath means one is dead) dates from the late 1500s. Also see catch one's breath.

See also: breath, of, out

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

out of ˈbreath

not be able to breathe easily after physical effort: I’m out of breath now after running for the bus.

See also: breath, of, out

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

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(like) a breath of fresh air
a breath of fresh air
breath of fresh air
keep (one's) weather eye open
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keep a weather eye open
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Broads

词组	out of breath
释义	out of breath out of breath Breathing with difficulty, as due to exertion or respiratory problems; winded. I think Tom's asthma is getting worse—he gets out of breath just going upstairs. I had to run to catch the bus, so I was totally out of breath as I sat down in my seat. See also: breath, of, out Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. out of breath and out of wind breathing fast and hard; gasping for breath. (Typically: be ~; get ~.) I ran so much that I got out of breath. Mary gets out of wind when she climbs stairs. See also: breath, of, out McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. out of breath Breathing with difficulty, panting, gasping. For example, After five flights of stairs I'm out of breath. This slightly hyperbolic term (since literally running out of breath means one is dead) dates from the late 1500s. Also see catch one's breath. See also: breath, of, out The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. out of ˈbreath not be able to breathe easily after physical effort: I’m out of breath now after running for the bus. See also: breath, of, out Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also:* jam into (something) (like) a breath of fresh air a breath of fresh air breath of fresh air keep (one's) weather eye open keep a keep a weather eye open keep a weather eye out keep weather eye open Broads
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