Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts
take a breather
take a breather
Meaning(s)
1) take a break
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take a breather from working hard
Analysis
To 'take a breather' is to 'take a break'. A 'breather' is a short break to relax or catch your breath. You might use this expression when a discussion is getting heated or becoming difficult to suggest a break so that people can calm down or take a break. Similar in meaning to 'take five'. This is an informal expression used in both social and professional contexts.
Social Examples (Advance)
Frank's boss advised himto take a breatherbecause he wasgetting so stressed.
I've beenworking on this projectfor ten days straight. Ireally need to take a breather!
Professional Examples (Advance)
This has been a very heated discussion, why don't we take a breather and come back to discuss the other items on the agenda?
I'm feeling a bit out of breath after that climb up to the top floor. Do you mind if I take a breather?