缓气

get a breathing space; have a respite; take a breather

♦ 他实在太忙了, 连缓口气的工夫都没有。 He was so busy that he didn't even have a chance to take a breather.

♦ 我跑不动了, 让我缓缓气。 I'm shagged out! Let me get my breath back.