to cut somebody some slack
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to not be so harsh, strict, or critical when dealing with someone
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Idiom
Informal
例
Cutting him some slack wo n't make him behave more politely next time you know. Hold nothing back.
I ’m not emotionally ready for chores just yet, so please give me some slack.
