taking a beat

A form of take a beat — To pause and take a moment to collect your thoughts, calm down, or regain composure before reacting.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of take a beat
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APA

taking a beat. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taking%20a%20beat

MLA

“taking a beat.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taking%20a%20beat. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “taking a beat,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taking%20a%20beat.

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