in the same breath

Idioms  

1. Also, in one breath . At or almost at the same time. For example, Ed complains about having too much homework and in the same breath talks about going out every night , or The twins said, in one breath, “More cake, please.” [Mid-1800s]

2. not in the same breath . Not to be compared. For example, Karen's a good runner, but you can't speak of her in the same breath as an Olympic athlete . Also see in the same league .

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Example Sentences

The people I have encountered are some of the coolest and kindest in the same breath, a rare and precious combination.

From Los Angeles Times

"To be in the same breath as those dynasty shows is great and I'm happy if we're included among that group," he says.

From BBC

His unorthodox footwork looks clumsy at times and is another reason - according to Ireland's Shane Lowry - why many do not consider him in the same breath as Woods.

From BBC

But the recipe that stopped me, the one that made my mouth water for tomato season and mourn its eventual end in the same breath, was tomato butter.

From Salon

But it’s impossible not to mention New Order in the same breath as its previous ensemble in Joy Division.

From Los Angeles Times