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He is having a rest vs He is taking a rest

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They both convey the idea that someone is resting. The choice between 'having a rest' and 'taking a rest' is a matter of your own personal preference or regional usage.
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He is having a rest

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is resting or relaxing. It is a common expression in English.

Examples:

  • After a long day at work, he is having a rest on the couch.
  • She is having a rest before starting her next task.
  • I usually have a rest in the afternoon to recharge.
  • They are having a rest after the strenuous workout.
  • Having a rest is important for maintaining productivity.
  • Mar 30, 2015 ... The verb is syntactically functional (ie., head of the VP) and participates in different conjugations (ie., He is having a rest). However ...
  • Dec 16, 2011 ... Saw Allan a few weeks ago, he is having a rest from here. I gather he might be doing some of the big meets at Wellington. Think he has been sneaking up to ...
  • Dec 18, 2017 ... He's having a chat with Joan. He is having a rest just now. They are having a party tomorrow. Share.
  • Oct 27, 2013 ... He looked like that he is having a rest. But he wasn't – what I found was just a colorful dead body of a butterfly. butterfly on the ...
  • Oct 19, 2012 ... He is having a rest from ridden work due to some nodules coming up on his back after the fitting of a new saddle. I decided to vary his ...
  • Apr 6, 2011 ... He was riding in Dubai until late March, maybe he is having a rest after a long winter. Mark has some horses for Hamdan Al Maktoum, so ...
  • We reached the photoshooting room, and when I walk in, well sorry for ruining your expectations but he is having a rest right now, with a girl sitting ...
  • Perhaps he is having a rest. Almost two years of it for Tommy. I have read through all those letters so will try to answer yours as they come in. Will ...
  • Jun 8, 2020 ... ... t want to hear anything negative on social media so he is having a rest .. https://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/chief-constable-ta...
  • ... dressed; he is having a rest, but that it's a secret. Lamont arrives with a delivery. Puppyduck is sure it must be the rocket she has ordered, but it...

Alternatives:

  • He is taking a break
  • He is relaxing
  • He is unwinding
  • He is chilling out
  • He is kicking back

He is taking a rest

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to indicate that someone is resting or relaxing. It is a common expression in English.

Examples:

  • After the hike, he is taking a rest by the lake.
  • She is taking a rest to recover from the long journey.
  • I need to take a rest before continuing with the project.
  • They are taking a rest after the intense practice session.
  • Taking a rest helps to rejuvenate the body.
  • Jul 31, 2020 ... That usage is correct, you could also say he is taking a rest.
  • Jun 28, 2024 ... He is taking a rest now, but I know he will return. I see him having a supporting role in this movie. But he deserves equal accolades and a ...
  • 3 days ago ... Reply reply. Award Share. New_Hovercraft_8059. • in 14h •. He is taking a rest before using atomic breath xd. Upvote 1. Downvote Reply reply
  • Jan 23, 2004 ... ... to SS but for now he is taking a rest (and losing parts to his successor). Image. And here's his successor: Image.
  • Oct 4, 2017 ... ... He is taking a rest from Hashem. I also think that adults should daven Schacharis on Sundays, legal Holidays or any weekday he is off the ...
  • He is taking a rest as he travels to Los Angeles en route to Paris to visit his family. de Martel reclines in his chair wearing a tuxedo. Photograph appears ...
  • He is taking a rest in his home. Сейчас он отдыхает в своём доме. Most people can only handle an hour without taking a rest. Большинство людей могут ...
  • He is taking a rest before coming back to work. less common: time-out n

Alternatives:

  • He is having a break
  • He is relaxing
  • He is unwinding
  • He is chilling out
  • He is kicking back

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