puff and blow

puff and blow
ˌpuff and ˈpant idiom
(also ˌpuff and ˈblow, informal) to breathe quickly and loudly through your mouth after physical effort

Eventually, puffing and panting, he arrived at the gate.

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  • puff and pant — ˌpuff and ˈpant idiom (also ˌpuff and ˈblow, informal) to breathe quickly and loudly through your mouth after physical effort • Eventually, puffing and panting, he arrived at the gate. Main entry: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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  • puff — noun 1》 a short burst of breath or wind.     ↘a small quantity of vapour or smoke emitted in one blast.     ↘an act of drawing quickly on a pipe, cigarette, or cigar.     ↘Brit. informal breath. 2》 a light pastry case containing a sweet or… …   English new terms dictionary

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