Catch One's Breath (Verb)
Meaning
Take a short break from one's activities in order to relax.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- After hiking uphill for two hours, they stopped at the summit to catch their breath and take in the breathtaking view.
- It took her a few minutes to catch her breath after the intense workout before she could even think about showering.
- He suggested they pause to catch their breath by the lake before continuing with the rest of the hike.
- The group moved at a frenetic pace through the museum, but eventually, they had to stop and catch their breath.
- Before trying to tackle the rest of the massive pile of paperwork, Sarah stepped away to catch her breath and collect her thoughts.