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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After the show at Pacific Amphitheatre on Sunday, Aug. 3 – which also includes Ozomatli, whose 2001 album Berlin co-produced – X and Los Lobos take a break until September, when the full tour begins.
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Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 25 July 2025
Working with a fan pointed at his feet, the 32-year-old said staying cool means knowing when to take a break, before the heat overwhelms you.
—Trisha Thomas, Fortune, 24 July 2025
However, the residency doesn’t last long: Conrad gets himself fired after refusing to take a break upon hearing about Steven’s accident, which leads to him mislabeling blood vials.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Chip and Joanna Gaines take a break from filming their new show, Back to the Frontier, to visit Universal Studios in Hollywood, California, on June 22.
—Grace Harrington, People.com, 27 June 2025
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Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 25 July 2025
Working with a fan pointed at his feet, the 32-year-old said staying cool means knowing when to take a break, before the heat overwhelms you.
—Trisha Thomas, Fortune, 24 July 2025
However, the residency doesn’t last long: Conrad gets himself fired after refusing to take a break upon hearing about Steven’s accident, which leads to him mislabeling blood vials.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Chip and Joanna Gaines take a break from filming their new show, Back to the Frontier, to visit Universal Studios in Hollywood, California, on June 22.
—Grace Harrington, People.com, 27 June 2025
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“Take a break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20break. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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