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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Timberlake, who allegedly refused to take a breath test, was arraigned later that day and released, according to the Associated Press. —

Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024 Her desire to take a breath and zoom out also happens during Observations. —

Stephen Daw, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024 Expand The city of Chicago finally could take a breath Sunday when Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford floated a panicked pass straight into the hands of safety Jaquan Brisker. —

Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2024 Instead of letting other people get in your head and distract you or make your decisions for you, take a breath and keep going. —

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