breathing space
breathing space · breathing spaces
дихання, дих
вздох, дыхание, отдых
Atmen, Atmung, Atem
Sufficient space or a span of time in which to recover one's breathSufficient space or a span of time in which to recover one's breath.
» I never give my brain breathing space.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)Sufficient space or a span of time in which to recover one's breath.
(countable, uncountable)A rest, pause, or respite.
a short respite
(countable, uncountable)Enough distance so that one can feel unfettered.
Don't fret, in our division you get a lot of breathing space.
Examples
3 sentencesI never give my brain breathing space.
John just wanted his parents to give him some breathing space.
I just need you to allow me to have some breathing space from time to time.
Forms
plural: breathing spacesSynonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- sufficient room for easy breathing or movement:breathing room
- a short respite:breathbreatherbreathing placebreathing spellbreathing time
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable