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What does huffing and puffing mean?

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Verb
  1. present participle of huff and puff
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So all the huffing and puffing from Free TV Australia is just special interest hot air.
She slid into the seat behind me, huffing and puffing like she was breathing with one lung.
I don't think any amount of huffing and puffing across the political divide is going to change Greencore's calculated business decision.
By the time Mr. Mineo had everything under control, he was huffing and puffing with the exertion.
Qantas remains quietly confident that after some initial huffing and puffing, and even some limited protests, all unions will come into line.
I could hear the billowing of her flannelette nightie as she swooped down the hallway, huffing and puffing with determination.

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