take five

Idioms  

1. Relax, take some time off from what one is doing, as in We've been at it long enough; let's take five. This term is short for “take five minutes off.” [Slang; first half of 1900s] For a synonym, see take a break.

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Example Sentences

The attack caused "extensive damage" that Qatar's state energy company said could cost $20 billion a year in lost revenue and take five years to repair.

From Barron's

Animated movies such as Pixar’s recent hit “Hoppers” can take five years to make.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It used to take five years to grow back, now after three years you can pick it again."

From BBC

While it is the first time a player has achieved the feat in first-class cricket, it is not the first time a player has taken five wickets in five balls in all formats.

From BBC

She took five shots, played 49 passes with 91% accuracy, and in defence helped keep Iceland to one single effort on goal - which was brilliantly saved by Hannah Hampton in her only significant action.

From BBC

Related Words

• breathe
• lean
• lie down
• relax
• sit down
• stretch out