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Meaning of take a breath | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

to inhale and subsequently exhale air
idiomatic
to pause or rest after strenuous activity
idiomatic
to calm down
idiomatic

Examples

“She paused and took a defiant breath. ‘If you don't believe me, I can't help it. But I'm not a liar.’”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

take a breather take a bullet take a chair take a chance take a cotton to take a crack at