give someone a break
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give someone a break
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- To stop harassing or demanding from someone. “Oh, give me a break, sport. You want to pick my brain but you're not going ^([sic]) give me anything in return? What's up with that?”
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To allow someone a respite.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To provide someone with an opportunity for advancement.
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title = {give someone a break},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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