Breathing with difficulty, in particular due to physical activity.

(idiomatic) To relax or feel secure about something.

A small southern African shrub (Coleonema pulchellum) with small leathery leaves and white or pink flowers that is cultivated in California.

difficulty in breathing; dyspnea

Eggcorn of with bated breath.

With reduced breath. / (idiomatic) Eagerly; with great anticipation.

unpleasant-smelling breath

(drama, singing) A pause to take a breath.

(transitive, intransitive) To exhale.

(slang, derogatory) An obnoxious or annoying person. / (slang, derogatory) A person who suffers from halitosis.