sigh of relief

A feeling or display of relief that something particularly stressful, unpleasant, or undesirable has been avoided or completed. Everyone in class heaved a sigh of relief after that horrible midterm exam was over. Investors in Europe had a big sigh of relief now that a Greek exit from the Euro has been avoided.

sigh of relief, (heave) a

Whew; an expulsion of breath indicating that one is out of a tight spot. Sighing with longing, pain, grief, and numerous similar emotions is common in the English language—especially in poetry—from the earliest days. The word “sigh” comes from Middle English and Old English words meaning exactly the same thing (to expel breath). Heaving a sigh to express intense emotion, especially amatory longing or grief, was current from about 1700 on.

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释义	sigh of relief sigh of relief A feeling or display of relief that something particularly stressful, unpleasant, or undesirable has been avoided or completed. Everyone in class heaved a sigh of relief after that horrible midterm exam was over. Investors in Europe had a big sigh of relief now that a Greek exit from the Euro has been avoided. See also: of, relief, sigh Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. sigh of relief, (heave) a Whew; an expulsion of breath indicating that one is out of a tight spot. Sighing with longing, pain, grief, and numerous similar emotions is common in the English language—especially in poetry—from the earliest days. The word “sigh” comes from Middle English and Old English words meaning exactly the same thing (to expel breath). Heaving a sigh to express intense emotion, especially amatory longing or grief, was current from about 1700 on. See also: of, sigh The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: sigh of relief, (heave) a sigh heave a sigh of relief breathe a sigh of relief be in for be in for something in for get (something) over with get it over with Let every man skin his own skunk. References in classic literature When Edna was at last alone, she breathed a big, genuine sigh of relief. A feeling that was unfamiliar but very delicious came over her. Awakening and Selected Short Stories It was with a sigh of relief that at last he came upon the little unpainted house, extraordinarily bedraggled now, and unkempt; but here too was the same intolerable silence. Moon and Sixpence A quick glance showed me that this was the only door to the small apartment in which we had found sanctuary, and, with a sigh of relief, I leaned for a moment against the panels of the stout barrier that separated us from the ramping demons without. The Lost Continent Again he embraced and kissed Prince Andrew, but before the latter had left the room Kutuzov gave a sigh of relief and went on with his unfinished novel, Les Chevaliers du Cygne by Madame de Genlis. War and Peace We hoped we would not meet her, for since the affair of the bewitchment of Paddy we did not know quite what to think of Peg; the boldest of us held his breath as we passed her haunts, and drew it again with a sigh of relief when they were safely left behind. The Golden Road "Everything seems all right at home," said Dorothy, with a sigh of relief. "Now I wonder what Uncle Henry is doing." Ozma of Oz "At last!" exclaimed the president of the Gun Club, with an immense sigh of relief. From The Earth To The Moon He had breathed a sigh of relief as he saw it rise safely with the British flier and Fraulein Bertha Kircher. Tarzan the Untamed Werper sat up quickly in his blankets at the first alarm, a startled expression upon his countenance; but at the last words of the black a sigh of relief escaped his lips and a slight smile replaced the tense lines upon his face. Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar The Prince drew a little sigh of relief. He looked at his watch, called a hansom, and drove to his club for lunch. The Yellow Crayon She threw herself down upon a sofa with a sigh of relief, and pointed to a chair. The Kingdom of the Blind So, in less time than I can explain, the throne room was deserted by all save the Scarecrow and his friends, and the Woggle-Bug heaved a deep sigh of relief as he exclaimed: The Marvelous Land of Oz Medlock saw it as soon as she did and drew a long sigh of relief. Secret Garden Trent strolled through the open window into the garden, and breathed a deep sigh of relief. He was a free man again now. A Millionaire of Yesterday He placed a chair for her, and laid down the deed which he had been examining, with a little sigh of relief. It really was very hard work pretending to be busy. The Malefactor
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