Get one's second breath American phrase
It can also be phrased as "get a second breath".
To recover one's strength or energy after being out of breath or exhausted
He was tired of working late last night, so he will get back to work after he gets his second breath.
He needs to get a second breath before starting a new task.
The verb "get" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Completely dark, without any light or color
I'm scared of the basement! It's as black as a skillet!