
Breathe/rest easy
Emotional Relief
Used when a stressful situation ends or is resolved, indicating relief from worry or anxiety.
After getting lost, they found the path and could breathe easy.
Positive Outcome
Often follows news that eliminates fear or uncertainty about a situation.
When they heard the hurricane missed their town, they breathed easy.
Temporary State
Used to describe a current state of calm, which may change if new problems arise.
I can breathe easy for now, but there's more work ahead.
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