have a break
Take a rest
To have a break is to pause from work or activity for rest or refreshment: Let's have a break and get some coffee.
Common in British English where Americans might say "take a break." The phrase implies a temporary interruption rather than stopping altogether.
- strollRelaxed walk for enjoyment
- fresh airUnenclosed outdoor atmosphere
- napBrief daytime rest
- chatInformal verbal exchange
- deep breathingDeliberate slow inhalation practice
catch your breath · read · unwind · siesta · downtime · put your feet up · picnic · intermission · mental health day · breather · take five · respite · meditate · repose · relaxation · sabbatical · time-off · vacation
have a breakcarry on
Continue doing something
press on · soldier on · keep going · push through · plug away
have a breakoverwork
Toil to exhaustion
burn out · toil · labor · slave away · burn the candle at both ends
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