catch one's breath

ریشه

The word 'catch' in this context means to seize or regain, while 'breath' refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling. The phrase originated from the idea of momentarily stopping to recover one's breath.

مثال

• After running a marathon, he had to catch his breath before speaking.
• She paused to catch her breath after climbing the steep hill.
• The actor took a moment to catch his breath before delivering his lines.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Catch one's breath Pause to breathe Regain one's composure