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take a break



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Idioms and Phrases

Interrupt one's activity briefly, as in We've been working for two hours; let's take a break . Also see take five .
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"And us kind of saying: 'OK that's fine, you need to take a break. But tomorrow you need to go again'."

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Others might benefit more from spending time in nature, taking a few minutes to write down how they’re feeling at the end of the day or even carving out 30 minutes to walk around the neighborhood and take a break from the Netflix fugue.

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Far more likely, De Bruyne will play for Belgium in their World Cup qualifiers with North Macedonia and Wales at the beginning of June and then take a break before starting the next phase of his career somewhere else in July.

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Take a break from sunbathing and vintage shopping to check out the best restaurants in Palm Springs and as far afield as Cathedral City and Yucca Valley, including a secret speakeasy, a Balkan-inspired beer hall and a classic steakhouse.

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“A dream come true. It’s also been A LOT. So I’m stepping off the Going Merry to take a break and focus on myself and my mental health. Thank you so much to Oda, Shueisha, Tomorrow Studios, Netflix, and the entire cast and crew for your trust, partnership, and hard work. For now I’m gonna take a breath, do some therapy, try and rank up in Marvel Rivals, and come back refreshed for the new adventures that await.”

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