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take a breather

Idiom Stress

Meaning

to rest for a short while to relax

Example Sentences

"Let’s take a breather before continuing the meeting."

Related Expressions

break the deadlock

to end a situation in which progress is not possible

Don't rush things

Take your time and don't hurry.

down to earth

practical and realistic

house of cards

a plan or structure that is weak and likely to fail

get the wrong end of the stick

to misunderstand a situation or statement completely

simmer down

to become calmer after being angry or excited