A1 Collocation Neutral

Deep breath.

Full inhalation.

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Meaning

A long, full breath taken into the lungs.

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Cultural Background

Often used in yoga and meditation classes to signify the start of a session. Used to signal a pause before a difficult announcement or meeting.

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Pronunciation

Remember that 'breath' (noun) ends in a soft 'th' sound, while 'breathe' (verb) ends in a 'th' sound like 'the'.

Meaning

A long, full breath taken into the lungs.

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Pronunciation

Remember that 'breath' (noun) ends in a soft 'th' sound, while 'breathe' (verb) ends in a 'th' sound like 'the'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Before the big game, the coach told the team to _____ a deep breath.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: take

The correct collocation is 'take a deep breath'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Before the big game, the coach told the team to _____ a deep breath.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: take

The correct collocation is 'take a deep breath'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Both are correct. Use singular for one action, plural for repeated actions.

Related Phrases

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Take a breather

synonym

To take a short rest

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