Dictionary of American idioms

ABLE TO BREATHE (FREELY) AGAIN

able to breathe (freely) again: translation

able to breathe (easily) again&able to breathe (freely) again
1.Lit.able to breathe clean, fresh air with no restriction or obstruction. •

After I got out of the dank basement, I was able to breathe easily again.

2.Fig.able to relax and recover from a busy or stressful time; able to catch one's breath. (

Able to

can be replaced with

can

.) •

Final exams are over, so I can breathe easily again.