give someone a break
Idioms-
Give someone a chance or special consideration. For example, She begged the professor for an extension on her term paper, saying “ Please give me a break .” [c. 1900] Also see get a break .
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give me a break . Stop trying to fool or upset or bother me. For example, Don't tell me the party's been postponed again—give me a break! This interjection is usually uttered with semihumorous exasperation. [ Slang ; late 1900s]
Example Sentences
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And to ask Vijay Singh to give someone a break may be absurd, because no one ever gave Vijay Singh that luxury.
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