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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"
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
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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