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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Given their wings can flap up to 4,000 wingbeats per minute, this bird bath provides everything a hummer needs in order to take a break.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
Jeremy Clarkson says the fifth season of Clarkson’s Farm might be the last, and the production crew will definitely take a break before considering any sixth outing for his hit Amazon Prime show.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 11 May 2025
The people who can’t be there for you, take a break from them.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 9 May 2025
His experience on the latter film led him to take a break from movies.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
Jeremy Clarkson says the fifth season of Clarkson’s Farm might be the last, and the production crew will definitely take a break before considering any sixth outing for his hit Amazon Prime show.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 11 May 2025
The people who can’t be there for you, take a break from them.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 9 May 2025
His experience on the latter film led him to take a break from movies.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
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“Take a break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20break. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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