breathe one's last
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Meaning · English
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review.
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
nhắm mắt
(verb) to breathe one's last, close one's eyes for the last time
Tiếng Việt
Near equivalent
close one's eyes
To ignore or pretend not to notice something
English · via nhắm mắt
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Common questions
What does “breathe one's last” mean?
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “breathe one's last” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“nhắm mắt” (Tiếng Việt) — near equivalent.