sigh of relief en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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A release of stress through breathing motions.
I could finally heave a sigh of relief.
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(idiomatic) A reassurance or support, something that reduces stress from an arduous activity.
Boyd was put in charge of SWAT three years later. Indeed, the force of the elite SWAT Team was a big sigh of relief for the other police offices on the ground. However, for the bank robbers, it was not.
2005, Erich Hartung, America's Finest, page 149:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sighs of relief | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (5)
es suspiro de alivio (a release of stress) · fi helpotuksen huokaus (a release of stress) · ru вздох облегче́ния (a release of stress) · it sospiro di sollievo (a release of stress) · fr soupir de soulagement (a release of stress)