He cursed under his breath.

Meaning: This sentence describes a situation where someone expressed their anger or disapproval by saying bad words in a low voice.

Choice of Words: Curse means to say bad words or express anger or disapproval. Under means below or beneath something. Breath is the air that we breathe in and out. When you put them together, "Cursed under his breath" means that he said bad words or expressed anger or disapproval in a low voice so that others could not hear him.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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• They giggled under their breath.
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• Heart pounding, he held his breath, hoping not to be found.
• He held his breath, eyes scanning the depths.
• He held his breath as he listened.
• The boy lost his toy car under the bed.