English Dictionary

as I live and breathe

/æz aɪ lɪv ænd bɹiːð/

phrase

(dated) Used to declare the truth of a statement with emphasis. / (dated) Used to express surprise at an experience one is witnessing.

As I live and breathe, I never thought I would see you here!

意味（1）

(dated) Used to declare the truth of a statement with emphasis.

Dear Ma'am, why will you chagrine yourſelf about a vile Man, that is not worth,—no, as I live and breathe,—not worth a ſingle Sigh?

意味（2）

(dated) Used to express surprise at an experience one is witnessing.

Eh? What? Mercy alive! Hilda—Hilda, look here! Bab, as I live and breathe!

意味（3）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as, I, live, and, breathe.

I sha'n't forget that night, Mr. Simple, as long as I live and breathe.