take a deep breath
idiom
: to breathe deeply : to take a lot of air into the lungs
Take a deep breath and relax.
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Here’s how to do it, according to Mercy Health: First, take a deep breath and hold it, then pinch your nose shut and close your mouth.
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Blane Bachelor, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
TikTok is a compound word that’s called (take a deep breath) an ablaut-shift reduplication because only the internal vowel changes.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
There’s not really a three- or four-batter stretch where the pitcher is going to be able to take a deep breath.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2024
Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation Photo : Naim If living with an imposing audio system is not your style, and the music is all that matters, then take a deep breath and embrace the Mu-so 2nd Generation.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
And really, the Ravens (13-3) deserve a chance to take a deep breath and relax — or at least reflect a bit on a remarkable regular season.
—Noah Trister, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024
Gina Carano is hoping to be recast on the hit Disney+ Star Wars show The Mandalorian
This is a lot so, sit down and take a deep breath.
—Germain Lussier / Gizmodo, Quartz, 8 Feb. 2024
Tuck in your elbow, follow through, take a deep breath.
—Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Jan. 2024
Before reading the final page on Oct. 3, Fialka asked the approximately 20 members present to take a deep breath with him.
—Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2023
Blane Bachelor, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
TikTok is a compound word that’s called (take a deep breath) an ablaut-shift reduplication because only the internal vowel changes.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
There’s not really a three- or four-batter stretch where the pitcher is going to be able to take a deep breath.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2024
Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation Photo : Naim If living with an imposing audio system is not your style, and the music is all that matters, then take a deep breath and embrace the Mu-so 2nd Generation.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
And really, the Ravens (13-3) deserve a chance to take a deep breath and relax — or at least reflect a bit on a remarkable regular season.
—Noah Trister, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024
Gina Carano is hoping to be recast on the hit Disney+ Star Wars show The Mandalorian
This is a lot so, sit down and take a deep breath.
—Germain Lussier / Gizmodo, Quartz, 8 Feb. 2024
Tuck in your elbow, follow through, take a deep breath.
—Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Jan. 2024
Before reading the final page on Oct. 3, Fialka asked the approximately 20 members present to take a deep breath with him.
—Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2023
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