take a deep breath

idiom

: to breathe deeply : to take a lot of air into the lungs
Take a deep breath and relax.

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Coach really just told me to sit down and take a deep breath. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 12 Nov. 2024 So, the next time you're faced with a flood of promotional emails, take a deep breath and put these strategies into action. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Sep. 2024 If the idea of automation feels overwhelming, take a deep breath and start small. David Strausser, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Will pause here for all journalists to take a deep breath. Rachel Handler, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take a deep breath 

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“Take a deep breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20deep%20breath. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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