take one's breath away

take one's breath away {v. phr.}

To surprise greatly; impress very much; leave speechless with surprise or wonder or delight; astonish.

The sunset is so beautiful it takes our breath away.

His refusal was so unexpected it took my breath away.

Compare: CATCH ONE'S BREATH (1).

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breath

[breath] See: [CATCH ONE'S BREATH], [DRAW A LONG BREATH] or [TAKE A LONG BREATH], [HOLD ONE'S BREATH], [IN THE SAME BREATH], [OUT OF BREATH], [SAVE ONE'S BREATH], [SECOND WIND] also […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

catch one's breath

[catch one's breath] {v. phr.} 1. To breathe in suddenly with fear or surprise. * /The beauty of the scene made him catch his breath./ Compare: [TAKE ONE'S BREATH AWAY]. […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in the same breath

[in the same breath] {adv. phr.} 1. At the same time; without waiting. * /John would complain about hard times, and in the same breath boast of his prize-winning horses./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

out of breath

[out of breath] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Not breathing easily or regularly; gasping; panting. * /The fat man was out of breath after climbing the stairs./ * /The mile run […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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