take a breath en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) to inhale and subsequently exhale air
She paused and took a defiant breath. ‘If you don't believe me, I can't help it. But I'm not a liar.’
1963, Margery Allingham, chapter 15, in The China Governess: A Mystery, London: Chatto & Windus, →OCLC:
- (idiomatic) to pause or rest after strenuous activity
- (idiomatic) to calm down
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| takes a breath | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| taking a breath | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| taken a breath | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| took a breath | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (1)
mi whakangā (to inhale especially after strenuous activity)