What is the meaning of take a breather?

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

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MLA	WordNet. "take a breather" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/take_a_breather/definitions/1314847>

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