breather

Again, seeding probably isn’t as important in the NFC as the AFC this season, so the Rams might opt to give their starters a breather for Sunday’s game against Seattle.

“We originally thought about giving the horse a breather,” Yakteen said.

Is it just a neat way to take a breather from all the awful stuff happening under the trees?

"I've told him this a few times: it's important to step away occasionally, take a breather, and come back with full energy. He's a coach who has an extraordinary heart."

Now there was a chance ‘to give our forces a breather and replenish stocks,’ he continued.