Catch your breath

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Physical Exertion

Used after doing something physically tiring and needing to stabilize breathing.

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Lifting those boxes was tough; I've got to catch my breath.

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Brief Pause

Implies a very short break, usually a few seconds or minutes, not an extended rest.

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Finish this lap, then catch your breath before the next one.

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Regaining Composure

Can signify an effort to recover calmness or control after strenuous activity.

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She was hyperventilating and needed time to catch her breath.

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