idiom
take a breather
TAYK ah BREE-ther
teɪk ə ˈbriːðərListen
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Syllable breakdown
takeabreather
Dictionary meaning
to pause and rest briefly during a busy or demanding activity; to take a short break in order to relax before continuing; a chance to recover one's breath and composure
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