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 windbreathing 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
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