catch one's breath|breath|catch イディオム
catch one's breath|breath|catch
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 down to catch our breath. 2b. To relax for a moment after any work. After the day's work we sat down over coffee to catch our breath.catch one's breath|breath|catch
v. phr. 1. To breathe in aback with abhorrence or surprise. The adorableness of the arena fabricated him bolt his breath.
Compare: TAKE ONE'S BREATH AWAY. 2a. To blow and get aback your accustomed breathing, as afterwards running. After active to the bus stop, we sat down to bolt our breath. 2b. To relax for a moment afterwards any work. After the day's assignment we sat down over coffee to bolt our breath. Dictionary