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breathing space
[bree-thing speys]
noun
Also called breathing spell.an opportunity to rest or think.
sufficient space in which to move, work, etc..
The train was so crowded that there was hardly breathing space.
breathing space
noun
enough area to permit freedom of movement
the country gives us some breathing space
a pause for rest, etc
a coffee break was their only breathing space
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of breathing space1
Idioms and Phrases
Room or time in which to breathe, as in In that crowded hall, there was hardly any breathing space . Previously this term was put as breathing room . [Mid-1600s]
A rest or pause. For example, I can't work at this all day; I need some breathing space . This usage replaced the earlier breathing while . [Mid-1600s]
Example Sentences
The TV series, which will span at least a decade, will have more breathing space to explore the plot lines from the books without the time constraints of the film.
The TV series, however, will have more breathing space to explore the plot lines from the books without the time constraints of the film.
Leclerc challenged Russell for second, tracking right behind the Mercedes from laps 25 to 28 before a snap at the hairpin gave Russell some breathing space.
Wolves are five points ahead of Ipswich and Leicester, who are 18th and 19th, so they do have some breathing space above the bottom three.
Gatland said current players were also affected by the criticism, but believes his Wales exit will create "breathing space" to allow the squad and coaches a chance to rebuild.
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