Catches One's Breath is a phrase that describes the act of taking a deep breath in order to calm oneself or to regain composure. The two crossword solutions for this phrase are GASPS and RESTS. GASPS is an expression of surprise or shock, which can be used to describe the act of taking a deep breath. RESTS is a verb that implies a pause or break from activity, which can also be used to describe the act of taking a deep breath.