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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If things go off track, take a deep breath, change the subject and try again the next day.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
So before latching onto the latest diet fad, take a deep breath and head outside instead.
—CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Everyone needs to take a deep breath and consider the bigger picture.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Feelings are more intense than usual, so take a deep breath and try to remain calm.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
So before latching onto the latest diet fad, take a deep breath and head outside instead.
—CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Everyone needs to take a deep breath and consider the bigger picture.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Feelings are more intense than usual, so take a deep breath and try to remain calm.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 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 10 Nov. 2025.
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