now-and-thenrelief
nounUK /ˌnaʊ ənd ˈðɛn rɪˈliːf/
US /ˌnaʊ ənd ˈðɛn rɪˈliːf/
A little break that happens only once in a while.
After hours of homework, a now-and-thenrelief of playing outside made her happy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A short pause that comes and goes at random times.
The rain gave the farmers a now-and-thenrelief between storms.
3. A small comfort that appears only every so often.
A now-and-thenrelief of cool breeze helped the runners on the hot day.
4. A temporary easing of something difficult that does not last long.
The medicine brought a now-and-thenrelief from his cough.