take a breath

phrase

: to pause and rest

(US) I've barely had time to (stop and/to) take a breath since they got here.

(British) I've barely had time to draw breath since they got here.

Examples of take a breath in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s why Williams’ coach, Stubbs, was so pleased to see Williams do something as simple as take a breath. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

If your kitchen counter is buried under school papers, if the playroom floor has disappeared beneath a sea of toys and your hallway has become an obstacle course of shoes and backpacks — take a breath. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026

Under a change to Florida law last year, refusing an officer’s request to take a breath, blood or urine test became a misdemeanor, even for a first offense. — R.j. Rico, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026

Under a change to Florida law last year, refusing an officer’s request to take a breath, blood or urine test became a misdemeanor, even for a first offense. — R.j. Rico, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for take a breath

• beth
• death
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• lethe
• meth
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