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Catch your breath

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Physical ExertionPlay
Used after doing something physically tiring and needing to stabilize breathing. SlideLifting those boxes was tough; I've got to catch my breath.
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Brief PausePlay
Implies a very short break, usually a few seconds or minutes, not an extended rest. SlideFinish this lap, then catch your breath before the next one.
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Regaining ComposurePlay
Can signify an effort to recover calmness or control after strenuous activity. SlideShe was hyperventilating and needed time to catch her breath.