in one breath

in one breath

Very quickly, as of someone who is speaking (usually while very excited). She said it all in one breath, so I couldn't even catch what company her job interview is with.See also: breath, one

(all) in one breath

Fig. spoken very rapidly, usually while one is very excited. Ann said all in one breath, "Hurry, quick! The parade is coming!" Jane was in a play, and she was so excited that she said her whole speech in one breath.See also: breath, one