give someone a break

US /ɡɪv ˈsʌm.wʌn ə breɪk/
UK /ɡɪv ˈsʌm.wʌn ə breɪk/
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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

:
Oh, give me a break! I'm doing my best.
哦,饶了我吧!我正在尽力。
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。