able to breathe (easily) again

able to breathe (easily) again
able to breathe (easily) again & able to breathe (freely) again
1. Lit. able to breathe clean, fresh air with no restriction or obstruction. •

After I got out of the dank basement, I was able to breathe easily again.

2. Fig. able to relax and recover from a busy or stressful time; able to catch one's breath. (

Able to

can be replaced with

can

.) •

Final exams are over, so I can breathe easily again.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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