take five

verb

Meaning

To take a short, typically five-minute, break from some activity.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

give someone five(English)take a nap(English)low five(English)slap someone five(English)hang five(English)hold on(English)touch on(English)call round(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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