take a break
idiom
: to stop doing something for a short period of time : to rest
I'm tired. Let's take a break.
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For some survivors of Parkland who attended the dance school, the clickety-clack sound of the hard shoes triggered flashbacks of the gunfire, and some had to take a break from dancing and be comforted by therapy dogs, the studio said.
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Don Riddell, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
For a change of pace, ride on the Montjuïc cable car, enjoy panoramic vistas or go for a walk through the Montjuïc Gardens to take a break from the city.
—Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Fans can expect to see the new season pick up after Carrie and Aidan decided to take a break in their relationship.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 May 2025
As the heat of summer sets in, many plants take a break from flowering, but these stellar selections continue to bloom all season long.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
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Don Riddell, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
For a change of pace, ride on the Montjuïc cable car, enjoy panoramic vistas or go for a walk through the Montjuïc Gardens to take a break from the city.
—Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Fans can expect to see the new season pick up after Carrie and Aidan decided to take a break in their relationship.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 May 2025
As the heat of summer sets in, many plants take a break from flowering, but these stellar selections continue to bloom all season long.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
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“Take a break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20break. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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