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Stephenlearner Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Gasp for breath, pant for breath?

Hi,

"gasp for breath" is used to refer to human activity, while "pant for breath" can only be used to refer to what a dog does.
Is it right?

Thanks
  

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No, the phrase 'pant for breath' is not a standard English collocation. However, you can use 'pant' alone. Usually, animals 'pant', but men can do so, too, when they are out of breath or excited.

— Mister Micawber

  • No, the phrase 'pant for breath' is not a standard English collocation.
  • However, you can use 'pant' alone.
  • Usually, animals 'pant', but men can do so, too, when they are out of breath or excited.
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No, the phrase 'pant for breath' is not a standard English collocation. However, you can use 'pant' alone. Usually, animals 'pant', but men can do so, too, when they are out of breath or excited.
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