idioms

  out of character (not in accord with a person’s character or personality) What he had done at my birthday party was completely out of character. Molly was a nice girl. What could make her behave so out of character?     envocabulary.com

  in character (in accordance with a person’s character or personality) It was quite in character for him to help people in need. Mike was rude last night, and that was not in character because he is usually polite.   envocabulary.com

  catch your breath (to rest for a moment after becoming out of breath) After climbing to the mountain top, we can sit and catch our breath. You can take a brief moment to catch your breath before we start again.   envocabulary.com

  out of breath (breathing fast and with difficulty, typically after exercise) We were out of breath after climbing the stairs. Three miles run; left me out of breath. I was out of breath from climbing the mountain.     envocabulary.com

  hold your breath (to wait for something to happen) If you are waiting for her to come, don’t hold your breath. We held our breath while the results were read out. He promised to pay me next week, but I’m not holding my breath. [=I doubt he will pay me next week.] …