Definitions

catch one's breath

VERB

take a short break

Synonyms

WEAK

breathe ease off mellow out recuperate relax rest sit down slow down stop for a breath take a break take ten wind down

Example Sentences

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No breaks, barely time to catch one’s breath.

From Seattle Times

The sculpture symbolises the emergence from the pandemic and a moment to catch one's breath.

From BBC

Her film plunges viewers into this hothouse atmosphere so fully that it is hard to catch one's breath.

From Salon

A stroll through sculpture the garden never failed to let one catch one’s breath and lower the blood pressure.

From Los Angeles Times

He ended by repeating that it was wonderful to find oneself “way out here” where one could, as it were, catch one's breath.

From Literature