give/cut (someone) some slack
phrase
informal
: to treat (someone) in a less harsh or critical way
Would you give/cut me some slack? I'm doing the best I can.
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“Give/cut (someone) some slack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%2Fcut%20%28someone%29%20some%20slack. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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