In the same breath

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In the same breath is an internet slang term used to express the act of mentioning two contradictory or unrelated things or ideas within a short span of time or in quick succession. It can also refer to referring to two completely different situations or individuals simultaneously.

Examples:
She criticized my cooking skills, but in the same breath asked me to prepare dinner for her friends.
He claimed to hate the show, yet in the same breath, he couldn’t stop talking about the latest episode.

Synonyms:
at the same time, simultaneously
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