息いきが上あがる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

run out of breath; get breathless; get puffed out

Describes becoming short of breath from physical exertion, excitement, or nervousness. Often used when one is winded and needs to catch their breath.

• 階かい段だんを駆かけ上あがったら息いきが上あがってしまった。

  I ran up the stairs and got out of breath.

• 緊きん張ちょうして息いきが上あがり、うまく話はなせなかった。

  I got so nervous I was breathless and couldn't speak well.