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breathing space

[ bree-thing speys ]

noun

  1. Also called breathing spell. an opportunity to rest or think.
  2. sufficient space in which to move, work, etc.:

    The train was so crowded that there was hardly breathing space.



breathing space

noun

  1. enough area to permit freedom of movement

    the country gives us some breathing space

  2. a pause for rest, etc

    a coffee break was their only breathing space

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Origin of breathing space1

First recorded in 1640–50
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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.

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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.

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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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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".

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A treble for the centre and precious breathing space for the Scots.

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