breathing space

Noun breathing space has 2 senses

• breathing space(n = noun.time) breath, breather, breathing place, breathing spell, breathing time - a short respite;
is a kind of relief, respite, rest, rest period

• breathing space(n = noun.quantity) breathing room - sufficient room for easy breathing or movement; "moved to the country to find breathing room"
is a kind of elbow room, room, way