take a break
idiom
: to stop doing something for a short period of time : to rest
I'm tired. Let's take a break.
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The league will take a break during the 2026 World Cup, which will allow participating players, host venues, and fans to enjoy the 48-team tournament, which is being hosted in the United States, Mexico and Canada from mid-June to mid-July.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
But even when schools offer extensive mental health support programs, students occasionally need to take a break to focus on their health and well-being.
—Ryan Travia, The Conversation, 20 Nov. 2025
Each girl can then sit down and take a break.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
The joyride took place Tuesday night, after the real bus driver pulled into a terminal and got out to take a break.
—Jennifer Hauser, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
But even when schools offer extensive mental health support programs, students occasionally need to take a break to focus on their health and well-being.
—Ryan Travia, The Conversation, 20 Nov. 2025
Each girl can then sit down and take a break.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
The joyride took place Tuesday night, after the real bus driver pulled into a terminal and got out to take a break.
—Jennifer Hauser, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Take a break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20break. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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