息いきを弾はずませる

expression, ichidan verb

pant; gasp; be short of breath; be excited

Describes breathing that becomes quick and audible due to physical exertion, strong emotion, or excitement. The literal meaning is 'to make one's breath bounce/beat'.

• 走はしった後あとで息いきを弾はずませながら話はなした。

  After running, I spoke while panting.

• 彼かの女じょは期き待たいに息いきを弾はずませてプレゼントを開あけた。

  She opened the present, breathless with anticipation.