Emotions & feelings
a wave of relief washes over someone
sudden powerful relief
If a wave of relief washes over someone, they suddenly feel much less worried or afraid.
Hear it in real life
How did you feel when the doctor called?
A wave of relief washed over me when she said the test was clear.
A wave of relief washed over me when I found my passport.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: A wave of relief washed ‸ me.
Say: A wave of relief washed over me.
In this expression, "wash" takes the preposition "over" before the person who feels the relief.
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How it fits in a sentence.
a wave of relief washes over someone; a wave of relief washed over someone
Your turn: say it out loud
A wave of relief washed over me when I found my passport.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
a wave of relief washes over someone
sudden powerful relief
“A wave of relief washed over me when I found my passport.”
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