get (one's) breath back

get (one's) breath back

To regain the ability to breathe normally again, as after a strenuous activity. Now that I'm 40, it takes me a while to get my breath back after a run.See also: back, breath, get

get your ˈbreath back

be able to breathe again properly after running, etc: She stopped at the top of the stairs to get her breath back.See also: back, breath, get