Is working 8 hours, taking 16 off, then working 8 again, a break?

Yes. It's not normally called that, but it's a break. A 5-minute break is a break. A 3-month sabbatical is a break.

Rephrase the original comment for a brief rest when working: "if you make up that 5 minutes later, then it's not a break". It's a nonsensical comment.

If you live for the weekend!

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