What is the meaning of catch one's breath?

Take a short break from one's activities in order to relax.
- synonyms: rest, breathe, take a breather

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APA	WordNet. (2010). catch one's breath. Retrieved September 25, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/catch_one%27s_breath/definitions/1263978
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MLA	WordNet. "catch one's breath" 23 October 2010. Web. 25 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/catch_one%27s_breath/definitions/1263978>

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