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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
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of breathing space1
Example Sentences
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.
He called for the government to phase in the timing of the NICs increase over two years - echoing a call by Next boss Lord Wolfson - to give retailers "breathing space".
A treble for the centre and precious breathing space for the Scots.
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