catch one's breath
phrase
: to rest long enough to restore normal breathing
broadly
: to rest after a period of intense activity
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“Catch one's breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20one%27s%20breath. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.
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