take a breath Synonyms

suspire breathe respire have a breather take some time off take a time-out take a siesta be at leisure breathes take a rest have a rest recharge one's batteries take one's break don't rush get some rest take a moment take a little rest save one's strength rest a while rest a little rest a bit relax a little bit relax a little make a pause take a break have a break catch a break breathed stop sigh rest respired relax pause inhale exhale hold back lie down breathe easy take time off take five take a breather catch one's breath breathe out break off ease up ease off breathing