Grammar fix
take someone's breath away
stun with beauty
To impress someone so much that they feel surprised and almost unable to speak, especially because something is beautiful.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The view from the mountain took my breath away.
The sunrise over the bay took my breath away, so I just stood there taking photos for a few minutes.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The view took away my breath.
Say: The view took my breath away.
Keep the phrase in this order: 'take my breath away'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Amaze and deeply impress someone
How specificAny excellenceStunning beauty
blow someone awayInformal: something is far more impressive than expected.knock outInformal: 'It knocked me out' — I was hugely impressed.
take someone's breath awayYou're here · Especially beauty, scenery, or a stunning performance.