Phrases Describing Emotions and Feelings

A wave of relief washed over me.

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Meaning

A sudden feeling of relief overcame me.

Example sentences

John: I was so stressed about the presentation.

Alice: How did it go?

John: It went really well! A wave of relief washed over me when it finished.

Alice: I'm glad to hear that! I can only imagine, a wave of relief washed over me when I finished my final exams.