Put the brakes on

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Slowed 

Stop, pause, breath and take break if need be. 

Time to take a pause. 

This phrase is used to tell someone to make less noise, or to stop talking. "Could you pipe down a bit please, I'm trying to work in here!" 

Stop it. 

Linger in good moments instead of rushing offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Puff practice! Stop sounds at the beginning of words. Full episode transcripts at www.pronuncian.com/podcast. 

Taking a break from success.