sigh of relief
Noun
Meaning
A release of stress through breathing motions.
(idiomatic) A reassurance or support, something that reduces stress from an arduous activity.
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But even with New York’s and New Jersey’s vaccination effort on track to get underway this month, it’s still too soon to rip off your mask and breathe a sigh of relief.
But on Monday, Kerala heaved a sigh of relief as the couple, who hailed from Pathanamthitta, staged a courageous fight against the fast-spreading virus in the intensive care unit and tested negative.
As the sun came out Tuesday and the waters began receding, many communities also breathed a sigh of relief that Hurricane Isaias did not bring immense damage to their areas.
But at least this Isaias update contains a small sigh of relief for the Jersey Shore.
And everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
And Italy breathes another sigh of relief.