Time FOR a COFFEE BREAK is an expression used to indicate that it is time FOR a short BREAK, usually to have a cup of COFFEE. It is often used in the workplace to signify that it is time to take a BREAK from work and relax FOR a few minutes. The term TIME FOR A COFFEE BREAK can be broken down into three words: TEN (3 letters), which means the number 10; FOR (3 letters), which is a preposition indicating direction, purpose, or intent; and A COFFEE BREAK (10 letters), which is a short BREAK taken to have a cup of COFFEE.