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take a breath

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. to inhale and subsequently exhale air
    idiomatic
  2. to pause or rest after strenuous activity
    idiomatic
  3. to calm down
    idiomatic

Equivalents

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.
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See also

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

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