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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Some cities in Arkansas open cooling centers during extreme heat conditions to help those in need of a place to take a break from the heat. Miceala Morano, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2026 Both England and France will just want to fly home and take a break from what must be such crippling disappointment. Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 If any symptoms show, take a break, hydrate and seek medical attention immediately. Hali Smith july 13, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026 Dru-Ann Jones (Regina Hall) is a college friend and a sports agent who is under fire for publicly dismissing one of her clients who wanted to take a break from playing soccer to focus on mental health. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 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 Jul. 2026.

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