heave a sigh of relief
Example Sentences
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Not until the prime minister approves a candidate, and the outgoing general passes a bamboo baton to his successor, does the nation heave a sigh of relief.
From Washington Post • Nov. 19, 2022
It is too early yet to heave a sigh of relief.
From The Guardian • Apr. 24, 2017
But when he suddenly stops taking her calls several weeks later, she doesn’t do what you’d expect, which is heave a sigh of relief that she’s no longer dating a guy named Holt.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2017
Will we heave a sigh of relief, or shriek in horror?
From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2016
It was a change that greatly simplified the use of the arm and, no doubt, caused the mortarman to heave a sigh of relief.
From Artillery Through the Ages A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America by Manucy, Albert
