to give smb. a break

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Zhurahovsky Vitaly - 22 Jun 2005 08:31 GMT

Please, could somebody explain the meaning of the phrase " to give somebody
a break", like "Oh, give me a break!"

Thank you.

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CyberCypher - 22 Jun 2005 09:06 GMT

> Please, could somebody explain the meaning of the phrase " to give
> somebody a break", like "Oh, give me a break!"

In short, "I don't want to hear that nonsense!"

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P. - 22 Jun 2005 09:27 GMT

Zhurahovsky Vitaly dribbled incoherently:

> Please, could somebody explain the meaning of the phrase " to give somebody
> a break", like "Oh, give me a break!"
>
> Thank you.

1. give smb a break = to give smb a chance, to cut smb some slack

2. give ME a break = don't bullshit me, don't talk crap, don't lie to me

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to give smb. a break