in the same breath
If you say two things in the same breath, you say two things that are so different that if one is true, the other must be false:
You say you're bored and frustrated but in the same breath say you're resigned to staying in the same job.

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in the same breath
1.
if you say two things in the same breath, you say two things that are so different that if one is true the other must be false.
She said she didn't love him any more but in the same breath said how wonderful he was.

2.
if you talk about two people or things in the same breath, you think they are very similar.
He's a relatively new director but his name has been mentioned in the same breath as Hitchcock.
(often + as)

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in the same breath
said almost at the same time
My friend was complaining about her teacher but in the same breath she said that she wanted to continue with the class.

My friend said that he was busy on Friday but in the same breath he suggested that we go away for the weekend.

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in the same breath
adv. phr.
1. At the same time; without waiting.
John would complain about hard times, and in the same breath boast of his prize-winning horses.
Jane said Bill was selfish, but in the same breath she said she was sorry to see him leave.
2. In the same class; in as high a group.
■ Usually used in the negative with "mention", "speak", or "talk".
Mary is a good swimmer, but she should not be mentioned in the same breath with Joan.

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