The phrase
"short reprieve" means a brief break or pause from something difficult or challenging.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«short»
«reprieve»
Sentences with «short reprieve»
- Cudney returns to Canada in October for a scheduled short reprieve from active duty before he returns to Afghanistan for the remainder of his tour. (remonline.com)
- This short reprieve appears to be a good thing: As of April 13, the IRS was still waiting on as many as 40 million taxpayers to file their returns. (usatoday.com)
- I'm so glad she's back from her short reprieve! (lapechefraiche.com)
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