give someone a break
US /ɡɪv ˈsʌm.wʌn ə breɪk/
UK /ɡɪv ˈsʌm.wʌn ə breɪk/
1.
饶了某人吧, 给某人一个机会
to stop criticizing or annoying someone, or to give someone a chance or an opportunity
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Oh, give me a break! I'm doing my best.
哦，饶了我吧！我正在尽力。
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The boss decided to give him a break and extend the deadline.
老板决定给他一个机会，延长了截止日期。