sigh of relief
Breath after worry
A sigh of relief is an audible exhale expressing that tension or worry has passed: She let out a sigh of relief when the test results came back negative.
The phrase captures the physical release that accompanies emotional unburdening—the moment when you learn the danger has passed or the dreaded outcome won't happen.
- breathAir taken in
- deep breathThorough filling of lungs
- exhaleExpel breath outward
- phewRelieved exhalation
- relaxBecome less tense
ease · calm · let it go · close call · narrow escape · dodged a bullet · alleviating · unburdened · breakthrough · breathing space · peace · thank goodness · reassurance · off the hook · comfort · catharsis · grateful · resolution
- breathingbreathing, inhalation, breath, exhalation, breathe
- tranquilitycalm, peace of mind, peacefulness, serenity, peaceful
- joy expressionsjoy, happiness, delight, glee, mirth