take (one's) breath away
To put into a state of awe or shock
take somebody's breath away
to be extremely beautiful or exciting
take someone's breath away
ASTONISH, astound, amaze, stun, startle, stagger, shock, take aback, dumbfound, jolt, shake up, awe, overawe, thrill, knock sideways, flabbergast, blow away, bowl over, knock for six

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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.

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take breath away
overwhelm someone with beauty or grandeur, cause someone to be out of breath
The beauty of the mountain lake took my breath away.

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take someone's breath away
overwhelm someone with beauty or grandeur, cause someone to be out of breath
The beauty of the mountain lake took my breath away.

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take one's breath away
v. phr. To surprise greatly; impress very much; leave speechless with surprise or wonder or delight; astonish.
The sunset is so beautiful it takes our breath away.
His refusal was so unexpected it took my breath away.
Compare: CATCH ONE'S BREATH¹.

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