- 一口气 yīkǒuqì at a stretchdoing something continuously without stopping; in one go
- 一口咬定 yīkǒuyǎodìng allegeto make a firm or arbitrary assertion, often as an accusation
- 松一口气 sōngyīkǒuqì relaxto heave a sigh of relief
- 反咬一口 fǎnyǎoyīkǒu counter-accuseto make a false countercharge
- 一口吃个胖子 yīkǒuchīgepàngzi expect instant successTo try to achieve one's goal in the shortest time possible or expect immediate results from a single effort; to be overambitious or impatient for success.
- 舒一口气 shūyīkǒuqì sigh of reliefto heave a sigh of relief
- 一口价 yīkǒujià fixed pricefixed price; take-it-or-leave-it price
- 一口吃不成胖子 yīkǒuchībùchéngpàngzi gradual progresssignificant achievement requires time, effort and persistence; one cannot expect instant success
- 倒吸一口凉气 dàoxīyīkǒuliángqì gaspto gasp in amazement, surprise, or shock
- 倒抽一口气 dàochōuyīkǒuqì gaspto gasp (in surprise, dismay, fright etc)
- 统一口径 tǒngyīkǒujìng align statementsto adopt a unified approach to discussing an issue; to sing from the same hymn sheet