take a breath
idiom
: to pause and rest
(US) I've barely had time to (stop and/to) take a breath since they got here.
(British) I've barely had time to draw breath since they got here.
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He is charged with vehicular manslaughter, DWI and refusing to take a breath test.
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Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
Let Go to Scale For all you entrepreneurs who still can’t let go of the reins—take a breath.
—Damon Stafford, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Each of its 10 rooms, starting at about 4,125 pesos is distinct and the lush courtyard, tiled patio and deep blue private lounge bar are an ideal place to take a breath after a day exploring.
—Freda Moon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
In this moment, all sides should give one another a bit of grace, perhaps even the benefit of the doubt, and take a breath.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
Let Go to Scale For all you entrepreneurs who still can’t let go of the reins—take a breath.
—Damon Stafford, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Each of its 10 rooms, starting at about 4,125 pesos is distinct and the lush courtyard, tiled patio and deep blue private lounge bar are an ideal place to take a breath after a day exploring.
—Freda Moon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
In this moment, all sides should give one another a bit of grace, perhaps even the benefit of the doubt, and take a breath.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Take a breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20breath. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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