in the same breath
The phrase "in the same breath" is often used to highlight the quick succession or immediate contradiction of statements or actions.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)Saying two things consecutively, often highlighting a contradiction or inconsistency.
Example
- He criticized the plan, but in the same breath, he admitted it had some good points.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)Mentioning two related or similar things together to emphasize their connection.
Example
- She spoke about her love for travel and her job as a travel writer in the same breath.
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