"Hit pause" (or "hit the pause button")

 

"Hit pause" (or "hit the pause button") means to temporarily stop an activity, project, conversation, or decision to take a break, reflect, or reconsider. It is a common idiom derived from pausing media, used to signal a need for a pause without necessarily terminating the action permanently. 

Key Aspects of "Hit Pause":

• Context: Used in both personal situations (needing a break from stress) and professional settings (pausing a project or hiring).
• Synonyms: Take a break, put on hold, halt, freeze, suspend.
• Purpose: Allows for reflection, managing stress, or gaining perspective.
• Usage Example: "Let's hit pause on this discussion and revisit it tomorrow".