take a deep breath
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: to breathe deeply : to take a lot of air into the lungs
Take a deep breath and relax.
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Sue Callaway, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
So take a deep breath, keep your ears open and prepare for an exciting journey.
—Tinna Jackson, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Maintaining this tightness, take a deep breath into your diaphragm, letting your belly expand out rather than your chest rise.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 26 Feb. 2025
So take a deep breath and invest in these tools.
AwardWallet: Organize Your Travel Loyalty Programs
This site (and app) tracks more than 600 loyalty programs.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Take a deep breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20deep%20breath. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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