take a break

phrase

: to stop doing something for a short period of time : to rest
I'm tired. Let's take a break.

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So this fall is the perfect time to take a break from the world tour and live a gentler lifestyle, with the hair to go with it. Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 My former Southeast London heart had to take a break and jump up and down. Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Saunders is in town for a weekend convention and decided to take a break to check out the Reflecting Pool. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 For more thrills, ride Miss Adventure Falls, a family-friendly raft attraction, then take a break to enjoy a refreshing pineapple Dole Whip. Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for take a break

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“Take a break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20break. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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