Meaning of the word "catch your breath" in English

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catch your breath

US /kætʃ jʊər brɛθ/
UK /kætʃ jʊər brɛθ/
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Idiom

1.

to pause for a moment to recover from physical exertion or surprise

Example:
After running up the stairs, I needed a minute to catch my breath.
The sudden news made her pause to catch her breath.
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