Определение catch your breath в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь
(deyim) Stop breathing for a moment, or to begin to breathe correctly again after running or other exercise: "I had to sit down and catch my breath."
(deyim) to rest for a moment after doing physical exercise and wait until you can breath regularly again. "She stopped to catch her breath at the top of the hill."
(deyim) to stop breathing for a moment because something surprises or frightens you. "I caught my breath when I saw the scar on her face."