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catch one's breath

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  1. rest, breathe, catch one's breath, take a breatherverb

    take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

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  1. catch one's breath

    "Catch one's breath" is a phrase that refers to taking a short pause to rest and regain normal breathing, especially after a period of physical exertion. It can also metaphorically mean to pause to regain composure or cope with a shocking or surprising situation.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of catch one's breath in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of catch one's breath in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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  • verschnaufenGerman
  • 息を呑む, 息を殺すJapanese
  • передохнуть, перевести духRussian

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