Definition of Take a breather

1. Verb. Take a short break from one's activities in order to relax. "Sam and Sue take a breather"

Exact synonyms: Breathe, Catch One's Breath, Rest
Generic synonyms: Break, Intermit, Pause
Derivative terms: Breather, Breathing, Rest, Rester

Definition of Take a breather

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To take a break; to pause or relax briefly. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Take A Breather

take-home pay
take-homes
take-in
take-no-prisoners
take-off
take-or-pay
take-up
take-ups
take a back seat
take a bath
take a bead on
take a bite
take a bow
take a break
take a breath
take a breather (current term)
take a bullet
take a chance
take a chill pill
take a crack at
take a dare
take a dim view of
take a dip
take a dive
take a firm stand
take a gamble
take a gander
take a grab

Literary usage of Take a breather

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Windsor Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly for Men and Women (1914)
"For their cattle's sake they were compelled to take a breather at the top, and Kit looked over the rolling wolds with a heart on fire for Rupert and the ..."

2. The First Hundred Thousand: Being the Unofficial Chronicle of a Unit of "K (1)," by Ian Hay (1916)
"You take a breather, while I carry on for a bit. Squad, stand easy, and tell me what you can see on that target. Lance-Corporal Ness, show me a pit-head. ..."

3. Landscapes of Mallorca by Valerie Crespí-Green (2004)
"take a breather before climbing the NEXT SCREE. Extra care is needed here: do not attempt to climb it in dangerous conditions — just after snowfall or heavy ..."

4. Adventure Guide Sweden by Elisabet Olesen (2005)
"Spend a day exploring the waterfall and its canyon, or take a breather with silent fishing. Continuing north toward the Norwegian border will take you to ..."

5. Tuscany and Umbria by Emma Jones (2004)
"Known as Lucca's balcony, there are 11 bastions, caffes and plenty of green space to take a breather while you soak up exceptional views over the city and ..."

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