breathe a sigh of relief
idiom
: to relax because something one has been worrying about is not a problem or danger anymore : to feel relieved
We all breathed a sigh of relief when we heard that they were safe.
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After days of uncertainty, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas policyholders can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the insurer has finally reached an agreement on a new contract with Southwestern Health Resources.
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Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
But for now, Giants fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that at least someone is going to be playing the position next year.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Courtesy of Thomas Somme/Unsplash U.S. travelers with plans to hop the pond to Europe this year can breathe a sigh of relief.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 13 Mar. 2025
For now, Raiders fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing Crosby is not going to be with another team in 2025.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
But for now, Giants fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that at least someone is going to be playing the position next year.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Courtesy of Thomas Somme/Unsplash U.S. travelers with plans to hop the pond to Europe this year can breathe a sigh of relief.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 13 Mar. 2025
For now, Raiders fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing Crosby is not going to be with another team in 2025.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Breathe a sigh of relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathe%20a%20sigh%20of%20relief. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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