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What does breathing space mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word breathing space? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. Sufficient space or a span of time in which to recover one's breath.
  2. A rest, pause, or respite.
  3. Enough distance so that one can feel unfettered.
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Similarly, handling errors in their three-quarters allowed Streatham breathing space when in defence.
As a result, the music has plenty of breathing space for the phenomenal basslines to move around.
Hemmed in on all sides by low-rise buildings, the forecourt provides a breathing space for meeting, socializing and window shopping.
Lunch is a vital breathing space during the working day and, these days, the options for eating at lunch-time are greater than ever.
If the union leaders refuse to fight then New Labour will get a breathing space on some fronts.
This let off gave Crettyard some breathing space and a confident Mark Kelly clattered the Monasterevin bar with a thunderbolt shot on 32 minutes.

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