take a break
idiom
: to stop doing something for a short period of time : to rest
I'm tired. Let's take a break.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
There's a feature to help some users better distinguish onscreen colors, and another to remind long-haulers to take a break.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
The snow was expected to take a break Thursday, the weather service said, but another storm will hit the Sierra on Friday and into Friday night.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
Her workplace recognized her distress and encouraged her to take a break.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
There's a feature to help some users better distinguish onscreen colors, and another to remind long-haulers to take a break.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
The snow was expected to take a break Thursday, the weather service said, but another storm will hit the Sierra on Friday and into Friday night.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
Her workplace recognized her distress and encouraged her to take a break.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for take a break
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“Take a break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20break. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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