Breathe/rest easy

phrase

To feel calm or relieved because a problem has been solved or a difficulty has ended.

Now that the exams are over, I can finally breathe easy.
Visual representation of "breathe/rest easy" - To feel calm or relieved because a problem has been solved or a difficulty has ended

Often appears as...

  • you can breathe easy
  • breathe easy now

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

phrase

To not be troubled by something.

With the insurance cover, we can rest easy knowing we're protected.
Visual representation of "breathe/rest easy" - To not be troubled by something

Often appears as...

  • can rest easy
  • rest easy knowing
phrase

To feel calm or relieved because a problem has been solved or a difficulty has ended.

Now that the exams are over, I can finally breathe easy.
Visual representation of "breathe/rest easy" - To feel calm or relieved because a problem has been solved or a difficulty has ended

Often appears as...

  • you can breathe easy
  • breathe easy now

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

phrase

To not be troubled by something.

With the insurance cover, we can rest easy knowing we're protected.
Visual representation of "breathe/rest easy" - To not be troubled by something

Often appears as...

  • can rest easy
  • rest easy knowing
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "breathe/rest easy"
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Emotional Relief

Used when a stressful situation ends or is resolved, indicating relief from worry or anxiety.

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After getting lost, they found the path and could breathe easy.
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Positive Outcome

Often follows news that eliminates fear or uncertainty about a situation.

Illustration for Positive Outcome
When they heard the hurricane missed their town, they breathed easy.
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Temporary State

Used to describe a current state of calm, which may change if new problems arise.

Illustration for Temporary State
I can breathe easy for now, but there's more work ahead.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Relief

Used when a stressful situation ends or is resolved, indicating relief from worry or anxiety.

Illustration for Emotional Relief
After getting lost, they found the path and could breathe easy.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Outcome

Often follows news that eliminates fear or uncertainty about a situation.

Illustration for Positive Outcome
When they heard the hurricane missed their town, they breathed easy.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Temporary State

Used to describe a current state of calm, which may change if new problems arise.

Illustration for Temporary State
I can breathe easy for now, but there's more work ahead.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Relief

Used when a stressful situation ends or is resolved, indicating relief from worry or anxiety.

Illustration for Emotional Relief
After getting lost, they found the path and could breathe easy.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Outcome

Often follows news that eliminates fear or uncertainty about a situation.

Illustration for Positive Outcome
When they heard the hurricane missed their town, they breathed easy.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Temporary State

Used to describe a current state of calm, which may change if new problems arise.

Illustration for Temporary State
I can breathe easy for now, but there's more work ahead.
Visual representation of the word "Breathe/rest easy"

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