take a deep breath

idiom

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

Examples of take a deep breath in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Wow! Michael Schaller Temple City Think twice, Lakers fans Lakers fans who cannot wait to see their favorite team bulldoze opponents by double digits in the manner of Dan Hurley’s UConn teams should take a deep breath. Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024 Here’s how to do it, according to Mercy Health: First, take a deep breath and hold it, then pinch your nose shut and close your mouth. Blane Bachelor, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024 TikTok is a compound word that’s called (take a deep breath) an ablaut-shift reduplication because only the internal vowel changes. Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024 There’s not really a three- or four-batter stretch where the pitcher is going to be able to take a deep breath. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2024 Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation Photo : Naim If living with an imposing audio system is not your style, and the music is all that matters, then take a deep breath and embrace the Mu-so 2nd Generation. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024 And really, the Ravens (13-3) deserve a chance to take a deep breath and relax — or at least reflect a bit on a remarkable regular season. Noah Trister, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024 Gina Carano is hoping to be recast on the hit Disney+ Star Wars show The Mandalorian This is a lot so, sit down and take a deep breath. Germain Lussier / Gizmodo, Quartz, 8 Feb. 2024 Tuck in your elbow, follow through, take a deep breath. Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Jan. 2024

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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 11 Jun. 2024.

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