What is...We're taking a breather...supposed to mean?

Question

I hate that. They take too many.

Answer 1

if u mean as in a guy saying it to you.

well if you do .

it pretty much means break !

and yeah i hate when they say that too .

maybe he doesnt feel the same or maybe he just needs time to think about certain stuff . just ask him whats going on and what the reason is for taking a breather !.  

Answer 2

It means, Yahoo is currently broken.  Please keep clicking and clicking until we give in.  At least, that's what I do.

Answer 3

pretty much that they're done with you but just say that to be nice, then move on to the next person.  

Answer 4

The server is slow, so they are taking a break to reset if 4 u.  

Answer 5

That is the problem with the new editor in this forum. I got that message many a times. I have overcome it in this manner:

1).  When you get that message, go back to the answer edit page.

2). Select your answer  with right mouse click, and copy it on to a blank page in notepad.

3). Type just one word answer and post it.

4) . Click on Edit below your answer, remove that word, post your original answer from notepad, and save it.

Answer 6

You are talking about Yahoo Answers - We're taking a breather...Yahoo!  Answers is taking a coffee break. We appreciate your patience while it recharges! We apologize for any inconvenience, etc.

It means there is a problem with their system and/or they might be doing updates, upgrades, making improvements etc.  

Yes, it can be frustrating sometimes.

Answer 7

We're taking a break.