Take somebody's breath away In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take somebody's breath away", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jimmy Hung

2021-06-07 12:06

Meaning of Take somebody's breath away (redirected from take (one's) breath away )

Synonyms:

take somebody by surprise , make a great impression , knock sbd socks off

Take (one's) breath away American British verb phrase

Astonish or suprise someone very much

Emma's gorgeousness always takes her fans' breath away.

The splendor of the palace takes visitors' breath away.

The scenery of the Rocky Mountains took my breath away.

Be exhausted after working out

Running over a long distance took her breath away.

Other phrases about:

I'll go to the foot of our stairs

To express surprise or astonishment

(well) I'll be damned!

An expression of surprise/shock or showing that you refuse to do something

as it happens/happened

Coincidentally, suprisingly; as a matter of fact

be caught on the wrong foot

To be surprised by some sudden occurrence

throw (one) for a loop

To greatly surprise, shock, or confuse someone

Grammar and Usage of Take (one's) breath away

Verb Forms

takes (one's) breath away
taking (one's) breath away
took (one's) breath away

The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.

More examples:

Bali island is the perfect blend of beautiful scenery which takes visitors' breath away.

Origin of Take (one's) breath away

The phrase " take one's breath away" derives from the literal panting of someone when they feel overwhelmed due to the surprise of seeing magnificent things.

The Origin Cited: Internet .