Breathing Spell (Noun)
Meaning
A short respite.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The company's financial struggles finally gave them a breathing spell when a major investor stepped in with a large cash infusion.
- After weeks of non-stop touring, the band was grateful for a breathing spell between shows to rest and recharge.
- The calm weather provided a brief breathing spell for the firefighters battling the massive wildfire.
- The news of the temporary ceasefire gave the war-weary civilians a much-needed breathing spell.
- The brief lull in the storm provided a breathing spell for the rescue teams to evacuate the stranded hikers.