take a deep breath

idiom

: to breathe deeply : to take a lot of air into the lungs
Take a deep breath and relax.

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Everyone can now take a deep breath. Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 That’s the signal to take a deep breath or two. Marc Brackett, Time, 21 Sep. 2025 The only way out is through, so take a deep breath and meditate to get your groove back. Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025 Examination: After putting on a glove and lubricating a finger, your doctor will likely ask you to take a deep breath. Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for take a deep breath

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“Take a deep breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20deep%20breath. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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