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Synonyms

take a break

Idioms  

  1. Interrupt one's activity briefly, as in We've been working for two hours; let's take a break. Also see take five.

Example Sentences

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"Easter is a very special time of faith and family," energy minister Chris Bowen said on Saturday, adding: "Go take a break - but get no more fuel than you need".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

As well as the black box, Motability has introduced recommendations that drivers take a break every hour and aim not to do more than six journeys a day.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

If you don’t want to stop the fun while you take a break from the heat, the Do Lab is always a good place to catch some shade, dance and cool off.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Many chart watchers view any RSI reading below 30 as indicating an “oversold” condition, which suggests a bounce could be coming as bears take a break from selling to catch their breath.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Whenever we take a break, he sits close to her, watching her interactions with Amin.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell

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