"breathing spell" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: breathing spells [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} breathing spell (plural breathing spells)
  1. An opportunity to rest or give thought to a situation; a short respite. Categories (topical): Rest Synonyms: breathing space, breathing while
    Sense id: en-breathing_spell-en-noun-FLRfbUfw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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