Work & careers

hit pause

pause temporarily

To stop an activity or situation for a short time before continuing it.

B2 common mostly spoken

expression

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Are you still planning the trip?

We have to hit pause for now because of work.

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We should hit pause on the renovation until we know how much it will cost.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: We hit pause ‸ the project.

Say: We hit pause on the project.

Use “on” before the activity or plan being paused.

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How it fits in a sentence.

hit pause on something; hit pause while...

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We should hit pause on the renovation until we know how much it will cost.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

hit pause

pause temporarily

“We should hit pause on the renovation until we know how much it will cost.”

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