take a break (/teɪk ə breɪk/)
phrase · Beginner · Daily Life
🔊 /teɪk ə breɪk/
Meaning
Meaning: rest briefly
To stop an activity for a short time in order to rest.
Examples
🗣 You’ve worked for hours; take a break.
Etymology
From ‘break’ meaning a pause or interruption in activity.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in work and study contexts.
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Tags: idiom