breathˈy adjective

1. (of a speaking voice) accompanied by much unvocalized breath
2. (of a singer or instrument-player) without proper breath control, causing impure sound

breathˈtaking adjective

Astounding

breathˈtakingly adverb

breath test noun

A test carried out on a person's breath, by breathalyser or other device, to determine how much alcohol that person has consumed

a breath of fresh air

1. A short excursion in the open air
2. Any refreshing and invigorating change

below or under one's breath

In a low voice

catch one's breath

1. To rest until one is no longer out of breath
2. To stop breathing for an instant

draw breath

1. To breathe
2. To be alive

get one's breath back

1. To recover normal breathing after exertion
2. To recover from a surprise

hold one's breath

1. To refrain from breathing temporarily
2. To wait in anxious expectation

in the same breath

At the same time

out of breath

1. Having difficulty in breathing
2. Panting from exertion, etc

save one's breath

To refrain from pointless talk

spend or waste one's breath

To talk to no avail or profitlessly

take (one's) breath

1. To recover freedom of breathing
2. To stop for breath, rest, or refreshment

take someone's breath away

To make someone breathless with astonishment, delight, etc

with bated breath

With breath restrained out of suspense, fear or reverence