recharge your batteries

recharge your batteries
recharge your batteries phrase
to rest after being very busy, so that you will be ready to start working again

She needs to take a break to recharge her batteries.

Thesaurus: to rest, relax or do nothingsynonym
Main entry: recharge

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recharge your batteries — see recharge
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Main Entry:battery
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recharge your batteries
informal : to rest and relax in order to regain your energy and strength

We took a nap after work to recharge our batteries before going out dancing.

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Main Entry:recharge

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recharge your ˈbatteries idiom
to get back your strength and energy by resting for a while
Main entry:rechargeidiom

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