What we should do instead is take a deep breath and think of all possible consequences and implications. Many times, things are not as bad as we think they are.

我们应该做的事情是深吸一口气，然后想想整件事可能带来的各种结果和影响。

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When times get tough, there's no choice except to take a deep breath, carry on, and do the best you can.

在艰难的时势下，没有别的法子，你只能憋着一口气干下去，尽自己的最大努力。

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It's like wondering how many times I take a deep breath, or look at a clock.

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There were times when I had to grit my teeth, steel myself and take a deep breath before making the weekly phone call to see how she was.

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