take a breather

/teɪk eɪ ˌbriðər/
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Other forms: taking a breather; took a breather; taken a breather

Definitions of take a breather
  1. verb
    take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
    synonyms: breathe, catch one's breath, rest
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    type of:
    break, intermit, pause
    cease an action temporarily
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