Synonyms of catch one's breath

catch one's breath

phrase

as in pause

to come to a temporary halt in one's activity

I need a second to catch my breath before we move on with this discussion.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pause
• hesitate
• hold one's horses
• break
• break in
• lay off
• stop
• interrupt
• finish
• end
• terminate
• cease
• let up
• discontinue
• lapse
• quit
• knock off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continue
• progress
• persist
• advance
• extend
• stretch
• prolong