catch one's breath

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Verb catch one's breath has 1 sense

rest, breathe, catch one's breath, take a breather - take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
--₁ is one way to pause, intermit, break
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Catch One's Breath

Description:

The phrase "catch one's breath" refers to the act of stopping to rest and take a breath after physical exertion or a period of intense emotions. It can also mean regaining composure or taking a moment to recover from a surprise or shock.

Part of Speech:

The phrase "catch one's breath" is commonly used as a verb phrase.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

- A physical action of pausing to recover one's breath after physical exertion.

- Regaining composure or recovering from a surprise or shock.

- Taking a moment to relax and calm down.

Example Sentences:

After running a marathon, she had to catch her breath before speaking.
The breathtaking view from the mountaintop made him catch his breath in awe.
The sudden news caused her to catch her breath in shock.
He needed to catch his breath after sprinting to catch the bus.

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