take someone's breath away
take (one's) breath away
To cause someone to feel intense, typically pleasant, astonishment or awe. Did you see Kathy's gorgeous new dress? It took my breath away. The play is stunning—it will take your breath away!
See also: away, breath, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take someone's breath away
inspire someone with awed respect or delight; astonish someone. 1988 Janet Frame The Carpathians The speed of the process took everyone's breath away.
See also: away, breath, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- take (one's) breath away
- take breath away
- take one's breath away
- take somebody's breath away
- take your breath away
- make (someone's) jaw drop
- zowie
- knock (one) on the floor
- knock (one) on the ground