Huff and puff

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verb

To breathe heavily, usually after physical activity.

After running up the hill, he was huffing and puffing.
Visual representation of "huff and puff" - To breathe heavily, usually after physical activity
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Physical Exertion

Use when someone's breathing hard from activities like running or climbing.

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She was huffing and puffing after the sprint.
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Emotional Intensity

The phrase can also convey frustration or fatigue feelings from the effort.

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He huffed and puffed as he shoveled the heavy snow.
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