take ten

take ten

To take a short break, about 10 minutes. I've been painting all morning, can I please take ten? All right, fellas, take ten.
See also: take, ten
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • ten-spot
  • 10
  • take five
  • threescore and ten
  • decimal dozen
  • ten out of ten
  • tenner
  • ten
  • three score and ten
  • drinks are on me