Phrase guide

breathe easy

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To relax or feel secure about something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • You can breathe easy knowing that your savings account is insured against loss.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: se calmer — relax or feel secure
  • French: souffler — relax or feel secure
  • Russian: вздохну́ть с облегче́нием (vzdoxnútʹ s oblexčénijem) — relax or feel secure
  • Spanish: respirar tranquilo — relax or feel secure