Definition of catch a second wind - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
- After resting, I catch a second wind and keep running.
- She caught a second wind during the hike.
- We catch a second wind after halftime.
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Expressions with catch
become ill with a cold virus
She might catch cold if she goes out without a coat.
pause to breathe after physical activity
After the run, she stopped to catch breath.
start to burn or burst into flames
The dry leaves can easily catch fire.
capture small flying insects
He used a net to catch flies.
make someone notice something
The bright colors caught her attention immediately.
reach someone who is ahead
I had to run to catch up with her on the trail..
become infected with a cold virus
She started sneezing and realized she might catch a cold..
make someone feel shocked or unprepared suddenly
The news caught me by surprise.
grasp something firmly
She reached out to catch hold of the railing..
fresh seafood caught within the last 24 hours
Today's catch of the day is grilled salmon.
understand after some initial difficulty
It took him a while to catch on.
begin to burn suddenly and intensely
The dry leaves can catch on fire easily.
understand or realize something after some time
She finally caught on to the joke.
pause to breathe after physical exertion
After the sprint, he stopped to catch his breath.
attract someone's attention or interest
The glittering ring in the display case caught her eye instantly.
attract someone's attention or curiosity
The colorful ad caught my interest immediately.
spend time outside to enjoy sunlight
Let's go to the park and catch some sun.
understand and follow the beat in music
It took him a while to catch the rhythm of the song.
become updated with the latest information
I need to catch up on the news.
learn news or information missed before
Let's catch up on what happened while I was away.
informal way to say see you soon
Catch you later, I'll be back in an hour.
pause to breathe after physical activity
After the climb, sit down and catch your breath.
attract your attention or interest
The bright colors of the painting catch your eye immediately.
successful action of catching a ball in sports
That was a good catch by the outfielder.
Expressions with second
second vacation taken by a married couple
They went on a second honeymoon to rekindle their romance.
reconsideration or revised opinion of a previous decision
After a second thought, he decided not to go.
very short period of time
I'll be back in a hot second.
city ranking second in population or importance
Chicago is often called the second city of the United States.
ask someone to wait briefly before continuing
Hang on a second, I need to grab my phone.
short, unspecified period of time
I'll be with you in just a second.
happening very soon, almost immediately
The train will arrive any second now.
just before time runs out
He submitted his assignment at the last second.
begin to doubt an earlier choice, plan or view
After sleeping on it, I was having second thoughts about moving.
feel uncertain about a previous decision
She started to have second thoughts about the move.
action will be completed very quickly
Hold on, it won't take a second to grab my keys.
after reconsidering
On second thought, I will attend the meeting.
after reconsidering a previous decision or opinion
On second thoughts, I'll join you for dinner.
request a short wait time
Please bear with me a second, I'll be right back.
become automatic or instinctive
With practice, driving will become second nature.
regain energy after fatigue
After a short break, she caught her second wind and continued running.
each moment is important
In a race, every second counts.
for a very short moment or instant
I thought I saw her for a split second.
spoken phrase to show strong agreement with what was just said
I second that, this cafe makes the best muffins.
in an extremely short amount of time
She made the decision in a split second.
habit or skill learned so well it feels natural
Playing the piano became second nature to her.
renewed energy after feeling tired
After a short break, she got her second wind.
immediately without hesitation or consideration
She accepted the job offer without a second thought.
Expressions with wind
become calmer or less busy
The party began to wind down after midnight.
become aware of something accidentally
She got wind of the surprise party.
renewed energy after feeling tired
After a short break, she got her second wind.
wrap or coil something around another thing
She wound the ribbon round the box.
moving in the opposite direction of the wind
The boat sailed against the wind.
moving in the opposite direction of the wind
The boat sailed into the wind.
the wind becomes less strong or stops
After the storm, the wind died down.
the wind direction has changed to another point
The wind has turned, and it's now blowing from the north.
regain energy after fatigue
After a short break, she caught her second wind and continued running.
understand the current trend or situation
Before deciding, he checked how the wind is blowing.
being discussed or planned
There's a new project in the wind.
very quickly or at high speed
She ran like the wind to catch the bus.
do something despite risks without worrying about consequences
She decided to throw caution to the wind and invest all her savings.
likely direction events or decisions will take
Investors are watching which way the wind is blowing in the market.
have control over someone by charming or manipulating them
She can wind anyone around her little finger with a smile..
end up in a specified state
They wound up lost in the city.
end up in a particular place or situation
He didn't study and wound up in trouble.
acquire something unexpectedly
She wound up with a free ticket to the concert.
in a way that shows the current trend
Let's see how the wind's blowing before deciding.
following the prevailing trend or influence
She changes her opinion anywhere the wind blows.
change opinions or actions to match current trends
Politicians often blow with the wind to gain support.
become aware of something happening
He caught wind of the changes in the company policy.
suddenly feel new energy after being tired
After resting, she found a second wind and finished the race.
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- French:retrouver un second souffle, ...
- German:einen Energieschub bekommen, ...
- Italian:ritrovare le forze, ...
- Spanish:recuperar energías, ...
- Portuguese:ganhar novo fôlego, ...
- Chinese:恢复体力, ...
- Japanese:再び元気になる, ...
- Arabic:استعاد نشاطه, ...
- Hebrew:לְקַבֵּל כֹּחוֹת מְחֻדָּשִׁים, ...
- Russian:словить второе дыхание, ...
- Ukrainian:набратися нових сил, ...
- Hindi:फिर जोश में आना, ...
- Bengali:শক্তি ফিরে পাওয়া, ...
- Catalan:recuperar forces, ...
- Czech:chytit druhý dech, ...
- Danish:få ny energi, ...
- Dutch:nieuwe energie krijgen, ...
- Greek:ανακτώ δύναμη, ...
- Hungarian:új erőre kapni, ...
- Khmer:មានកម្លាំងឡើងវិញ, ...
- Korean:기운이 나다, ...
- Persian:دوباره انرژی گرفتن, ...
- Polish:odzyskać siły, ...
- Portuguese (BR):revigorar-se, ...
- Romanian:a prinde un nou suflu, ...
- Swedish:få ny energi, ...
- Thai:ได้พลังกลับมา, ...
- Turkish:tekrar enerji bulmak, ...
- Vietnamese:lấy lại sức, ...
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