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Collocation

deep breath

verb + article + adjective + noun verb + noun phrase

a long, full breath, often taken to calm down or prepare for something difficult

deep breath: a long, full breath, often taken to calm down or prepare for something difficult

Definition

'deep breath' is a common English collocation. a long, full breath, often taken to calm down or prepare for something difficult

take + a deep breath

“Take a deep breath and try again.”

Examples

  • Take a deep breath and count to ten.
  • She took a deep breath before she opened the door.
  • I always take a deep breath before I speak in public.
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  • He took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
  • Take a deep breath, then press the button slowly.
  • When the news arrived, she took a deep breath to stay calm.
  • The coach told the team to take a deep breath and focus on the next play.
  • After running up the stairs, he stopped to take a deep breath.
  • If you feel panic rising, take a deep breath and relax your shoulders.