Breathing space

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Sufficient space or a span of time in which to recover one's breath. countable, uncountable

    "He reeled, and on Herminius He leaned one breathing-space; Then, like a wild cat mad with wounds, Sprang right at Astur's face."

  2. 2
    sufficient room for easy breathing or movement wordnet
  3. 3
    A rest, pause, or respite. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    a short respite wordnet
  5. 5
    Enough distance so that one can feel unfettered. countable, uncountable

    "Don't fret, in our division you get a lot of breathing space."

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