brief respite
Momentary pause, relief
A brief respite is a short period of relief or rest from something difficult or unpleasant.
The phrase emphasizes the temporary nature of the break—you might get a brief respite from the heat when clouds cover the sun, or a brief respite from work demands during a holiday weekend.
The medication offered a brief respite from the pain, but it always returned.
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- momentBrief period of time
- short breakBrief interruption of activity
- breakInterrupt continuity
- restCessation of activity
lull · reprieve · breather · coming up for air · interlude · timeout · time out · relief · temporary relief · escape · eye of the storm · sanctuary · haven · calm · stillness · quiet moment · exhale · recharge