take breath away

take your breath away

if something takes your breath away, you feel surprise and admiration because it is very beautiful, good, or exciting. The beauty of the Taj Mahal took my breath away.

See also: away, breath, take

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take your breath away

to be extremely surprised. We have landscapes so grand they will simply take your breath away. She was strolling along the street, and just seeing her took his breath away.

Usage notes: said especially about people or things that are surprisingly beautiful

See also: away, breath, take