Bedeutung
To take a period of inactivity to recover energy.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In the UK, 'having a rest' is often associated with a 'tea break'. Americans are more likely to say 'take a break' than 'have a rest'.
Use it naturally
Don't overthink the grammar. It's a very simple, fixed phrase.
Bedeutung
To take a period of inactivity to recover energy.
Use it naturally
Don't overthink the grammar. It's a very simple, fixed phrase.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence.
After the long meeting, we decided to _____ a rest.
The correct collocation is 'have a rest'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
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Aufgabensammlung
1 AufgabenAfter the long meeting, we decided to _____ a rest.
The correct collocation is 'have a rest'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenYes, it is grammatically correct to use the continuous form.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Take a break
synonymStop working for a short time.
Catch one's breath
similarRecover after physical exertion.