take a break
take a break
To stop doing something for a short period of time, especially in order to rest or to focus one's energy elsewhere. You've been looking after the kids all day—go take a break for a while. OK, everyone, let's take a break for half an hour. I'm taking a break from the law firm to try to focus on my acting career.
See also: break, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take a break
and take one's breakto have a short rest period in one's work. It's ten o'clock—time to take a break. I don't usually take my break until 10:30.
See also: break, take
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
take a break
Interrupt one's activity briefly, as in We've been working for two hours; let's take a break. Also see take five.
See also: break, take
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
take a break
tv. to stop working for a rest period. Let’s take a break here. Be back in five minutes.
See also: break, take
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
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