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Mr. Tom Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Use of the word "heave"

Hi

Can the word heave be used in the sense of breathe?

He heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the news.

Thanks,

Tom
  

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Mr. Tom He heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the news. That's correct and natural.

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  • Tom He heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the news.
  • That's correct and natural.
  • The phrase "heave a sigh of relief" can be used metaphorically or literally.
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Mr. TomHe heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the news.
That's correct and natural. The phrase "heave a sigh of relief" can be used metaphorically or literally.

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/heave-a-sigh-of-relief
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