to catch one's breath

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01

to put an stop to any activity one was doing in order to take a short break and relax a bit

Idiom
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The thrilling rollercoaster ride left me breathless, and I had to stop to catch my breath.
02

to temporarily stop and breathe slowly and deeply to recover from a period of heavy breathing or breathlessness

Collocation
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She had to catch her breath after climbing all those stairs.
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