Catch (one's) breather

Перевод слова "catch (one's) breather" на Русский язык

перевести дух

After running up the stairs, he needed a moment to catch his breather.

После подъема по лестнице ему нужно было перевести дух.

To take a short break or pause to rest and recover one's breath, often after physical exertion or a stressful situation.