Английский словарь американских идиом - catch one's breath
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Catch one's breath
catch one's breath
{v. phr.} 1. To breathe in suddenly with fear or surprise. * /The beauty of the scene made him catch his breath./ Compare: TAKE ONE'S BREATH AWAY. 2a. To rest and get back your normal breathing, as after running. * /After running to the bus stop, we sat down to catch our breath./ 2b. To relax for a moment after any work. * /After the day's work we sat down over coffee to catch our breath./
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phrasal to rest long enough to restore normal breathing; broadly to rest after a period of intense activity ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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