catch one's breath in Russian
catch one's breath in Russian
перевести́ дыха́ние
to take a break, or rest while doing a strenuous activity, so that one's breathing becomes easier
передохну́ть
to take a break, or rest while doing a strenuous activity, so that one's breathing becomes easier
перевести́ дух
to take in a breath sharply and hold it, usually in reaction to a sudden shock, or surprise