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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Martinez said students should have more time to take a break during the school day. Conor McGill, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 In a post on its socials, Bonnaroo organizers explained that the extreme conditions are the root cause of needing to take a break in 2027 so that the campgrounds can recover. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 The spy thriller is just one of the many shows in Sheridan’s empire, and so Luckinbill realizes the biggest obstacle could be getting the prolific creator to take a break from TV. Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026 At some point, take a break from luxuriating to discover the Keys’ natural beauty. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 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 31 Aug. 2026.

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