VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Breathe one's last

Meaning:

The phrase breathe one's last means to die.

Examples:

  • After he had suffered from leukemia for years, he breathed his last at about three o'clock in the morning.
  • After a long battle with illness, he breathed his last surrounded by family.
  • The old king breathed his last, leaving the kingdom in the hands of his son.
  • She lived a full life and breathed her last peacefully in her sleep.
  • As the soldier breathed his last, he whispered words of love to his family.
  • The legendary singer breathed her last, leaving behind a remarkable legacy.
  • He was a brave man and breathed his last without fear.
  • The ancient tree finally breathed its last after standing for centuries.
  • In her final moments, she smiled and breathed her last, content with her journey.
  • It was a sad day when the family pet breathed its last.
  • After years of service to his country, the veteran peacefully breathed his last.
  • The old building finally breathed its last as it was demolished.
  • As the candle burned out, it was as if it breathed its last.
  • With a sense of fulfillment, he closed his eyes and breathed his last.
  • She was holding her husband’s hand when he breathed his last.
  • The historical monument had weathered so much before it breathed its last.
  • The poet breathed his last, leaving behind words that would live on.
  • Surrounded by loved ones, he breathed his last, with a peaceful smile.
  • After a long and rewarding life, she breathed her last with dignity.
  • As the fire died down, it seemed to breathe its last.
  • The heroic firefighter breathed his last, having saved countless lives.