heave a sigh of relief
Example Sentences
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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
The bureaucrats will heave a sigh of relief and go back to doing what they've long thought a "normal" Army, Air Force, and Navy should be doing.
From Slate • Mar. 4, 2011
We heave a sigh of relief with Jeanne de Montfort; for our sympathies are always with those who fight the good fight.
From Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) by Butler, Pierce
