catch one's breath
Recover from exertion
To catch one's breath is to pause and breathe after exertion: Give me a second to catch my breath.
The phrase extends to any brief rest or recovery period: The market rally gave investors a chance to catch their breath.
It can also mean to gasp in surprise or emotion: She caught her breath when she saw the view.
recuperate
Heal after illness
revive · refresh · rejuvenate · renew · stabilize · recharge · decompress · unwind · settle · steady
respite
Short pause from hardship
intermission · recess · hiatus · time-out · interval · interlude · halt · stoppage · standstill · cessation
catch one's breathhyperventilate
Breathe excessively fast
pant · wheeze · huff and puff · choke · suffocate
catch one's breathpush on
Continue despite obstacles
press forward · keep going · soldier on · power through · sprint
catch one's breathrush
Quick sudden movement
hurry · race against time · forge ahead · hit the ground running · charge ahead
catch, catches, catching, catcher, catchers, ones, oneness, breath, breaths