Synonyms of catching one's breath

catching one's breath

phrase

present participle of catch one's breath

as in pausing

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

• pausing
• hesitating
• holding one's horses
• breaking in
• breaking
• laying off
• interrupting
• finishing
• knocking off
• stopping
• letting up
• ending
• terminating
• ceasing
• discontinuing
• lapsing
• quitting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuing
• advancing
• extending
• persisting
• progressing
• stretching
• prolonging