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sigh of relief

n. 1 A release of stress through breathing motions. 2 (context idiomatic English) A reassurance or support, something that reduces stress from an arduous activity.

Usage examples of "sigh of relief".

Connor reached for the phone, -and Laura let out a sigh of relief.

He breathed a sigh of relief: a gust of wind had come through the broken window and pushed the door shut.

Her gaze on Hanna had such a benign aspect that Hanna gave a sigh of relief, though it hurt to let air whistle from lungs to mouth.