took a breather

A form of take a breather — To take a break; to pause or relax briefly.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of take a breather
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APA

took a breather. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/took%20a%20breather

MLA

“took a breather.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/took%20a%20breather. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “took a breather,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/took%20a%20breather.

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