Definition of catch one's breath Catch one's breath

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What does catch one's breath mean?

Verb
catch one's breath - take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
		rest, breathe, take a breather
		intermit, pause, break cease an action temporarily; "We pause for station identification"; "let's break for lunch"

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catch one's breath (Verb)
To take a break, or rest while doing a strenuous activity, so that one's breathing becomes easier.
catch one's breath (Verb)
To take in a breath sharply and hold it, usually in reaction to a sudden shock, or surprise.