take a deep breath

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To inhale deeply.

Japanese Meaning

深く息を吸う

Before the speech, she whispered to herself to take a deep breath and steady her hands.

スピーチの前に、彼女は自分に囁いて深く息を吸い、手を落ち着けた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To inhale deeply.

takes a deep breath

（ present singular third-person ）

taking a deep breath

（ participle present ）

took a deep breath

（ past ）

taken a deep breath

（ participle past ）