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What does take a breather mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word take a breather? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (idiomatic) To take a break; to pause or relax briefly.
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She did a few laps, and then at one end of the pool, stopped to take a breather and relax.
I've been burning the candle at both ends since at least early summer, and it's time to take a breather.
I just wish somebody would trust us so we could get off the ground and she could take a breather.
Captain Jessie paused a moment to take a breather from his speechification.
Satisfied, we stopped to take a breather and admire our hard determination, or lack thereof.
When I open the door so she can take a breather she very seldom steps over the sill.

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