What is another word for hair-breaths?
Pronunciation: [hˈe͡əbɹˈɛθs] (IPA) 
Holding your breath with hair raising anticipation is a common experience, but the word "hair-breaths" is quite uncommon. Synonyms that come to mind are "fleeting moments," "split seconds," or "a hair's breadth." These phrases allude to a brief period of time, perhaps a near miss, where one's breath may be held in anticipation or fear. Other substitutes may include "whisker's distance," "barely a whisper," or "threadbare." All these alternatives give the impression of a moment that is so minute, it can be missed in the blink of an eye. Regardless of the word choice, the connotations of a hair-breath moment are ones of great significance, even in the smallest measure.
