breathing space vs vacation

breathing space

noun
  • A rest, pause, or respite. 

  • Enough distance so that one can feel unfettered. 

  • Sufficient space or a span of time in which to recover one's breath. 

vacation

noun
  • A holiday; a stretch of leisure time away from work or duty and devoted to rest or pleasure. 

  • A period during which official activity or business is formally suspended; an official holiday from university, law courts etc. 

  • Freedom from some business or activity. 

  • The act of vacating something; moving out. 

  • An extended period of time away from work or school. 

  • The act of making legally void. 

verb
  • To spend or take a vacation. 

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