under one’s breath
(idiom) speak in a very quiet way
Example Sentences:
The young boy said a rude word under his breath so his mother wouldn’t hear him.
“Be quiet!” The woman said under her breath. “They’re coming!”
The beautiful young woman spoke under her breath so no one else would hear her.
Media:
Similar idioms:
- out of the question
- take someone at their word
- against all odds
- take my word for it
- see someone
- one can hear a pin drop
