Give me a break.
/ɡɪv miː ə breɪk/
A plea for relief or a pause.
'Give me a break' is a plea used when someone needs relief or a pause from a situation. It expresses a need for a temporary respite from stress or activity. This phrase is often used to appeal for understanding or patience, highlighting the importance of breaks in maintaining mental and physical well-being.
Example Sentences
Oh, give me a break, I just cleaned there!
Oh, come on, I just cleaned that area!
Can you give me a break? I've been working all day.
Can you let up a bit? I've been working all day.
She said to her noisy kids, "Give me a break, I'm trying to work here!"
She told her noisy kids to give her some peace while she worked.
