Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-the-same-breath
idiom
/ɪn ðə seɪm brɛθ/
Definition
A phrase used to denote that two statements are made concurrently, often contrasting or contradictory in nature.
Examples
- She praised his work, and in the same breath, criticized his attention to detail.
- He claims to support environmental initiatives, but in the same breath, he drives a gas guzzler.
- They celebrate their success, but in the same breath, recognize the hard work that got them there.
Meaning
To express two thoughts or ideas in close succession, sometimes highlighting an inconsistency or unexpected connection.
Synonyms
- simultaneously
- at the same time
- concurrently
