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Discover LudwigThe phrase "Have a time out" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when suggesting someone take a break or pause, often to calm down or reflect.
Example: "After the heated discussion, I think it's best if we all have a time out to gather our thoughts."
Alternatives: "Take a break" or "Have a pause."
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Have a time out area ready.
Tell them that the time out is over and they can go back to playing but if they do that behavior again, they will have a time out again.
Have a time out spot.
Have a time out chair or room.
We have a time out.
Make them have a time out constantly.
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It does take courage to have a time out--time for sanctuary, self-care, meditation, contemplation, prayer, and retreat.
"When it looked like they could take over the game with about four minutes left, we had a time out, talked about it, and regrouped," Pondexter said.
"Americans will tell their kids, 'Let's have a time-out.' Latinos don't go there".
Even now, Denver must be wondering how they allowed that to happen, knowing that their opponents did not even have a time-out left to use.
7.55pm GMT Packers 10-24 Lions, 6 41 remaining in 3rd quarter Another first down for Green Bay, and we also have a time-out on the field as Ryan Taylor stays down on the field after winding up on the receiving end of a helmet-to-helmet hit from DeAndre Levy.
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