take a break — rest
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcore
To stop what you are doing for a short time so you can relax or recover your energy.
Say it like a native
Textbook I shall pause my activities in order to rest momentarily.
Native I'm going to take a break.
Natural; the formal version is robotic.
Pattern: take a break (from something)
In use
- I usually take a break every hour when I'm studying to help me stay focused.daily life
- During my exam preparation, I try to take a break every couple of hours so I don't get too stressed.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ Let's do a break.
✓ Let's take a break.
You TAKE a break, not 'do' one.
Common collocations
take a break— from, short, need a, quick
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'take a holiday,' which means stopping work for several days or more.