cut someone some slack
US /kʌt ˈsʌm.wʌn sʌm slæk/
UK /kʌt ˈsʌm.wʌn sʌm slæk/

1.
memberi kelonggaran, tidak terlalu kritis
to be less critical of someone or to allow them more freedom to do something
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He's new to the job, so cut him some slack.
Dia baru di pekerjaan ini, jadi berikan dia kelonggaran.
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I know she made a mistake, but cut her some slack; she's been under a lot of pressure.
Aku tahu dia membuat kesalahan, tapi berikan dia kelonggaran; dia sedang di bawah banyak tekanan.