get one's breath

get one's breath
get one's breath (back)
begin to breathe normally again after exercise or exertion

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  • catch\ one's\ breath — v. phr. 1. To breathe in suddenly with fear or surprise. The beauty of the scene made him catch his breath. Compare: take one s breath away 2a. To rest and get back your normal breathing, as after running. After running to the bus stop, we sat… …   Словарь американских идиом

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