take a break
idiom
: to stop doing something for a short period of time : to rest
I'm tired. Let's take a break.
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His sister, Noelle (Anna Kendrick) — who loves all things holly and jolly — gets him to take a break.
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Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
As for what’s next, the band will be touring hard into the new year, but will take a break in January to record their sixth full-length, again with Kenny Beats and Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich, one that doubtless will evolve the band’s sound even further.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
The triumphant Bublé will return to coach next season, while the other three will take a break.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The seasonal effects observed during the Santa Claus rally period may be the result of tax-loss harvesting easing up, investors sticking with their winners to delay their tax burden, and low volume around the holidays as investors take a break from their screens.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
As for what’s next, the band will be touring hard into the new year, but will take a break in January to record their sixth full-length, again with Kenny Beats and Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich, one that doubtless will evolve the band’s sound even further.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
The triumphant Bublé will return to coach next season, while the other three will take a break.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The seasonal effects observed during the Santa Claus rally period may be the result of tax-loss harvesting easing up, investors sticking with their winners to delay their tax burden, and low volume around the holidays as investors take a break from their screens.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Take a break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20break. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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