Cut Someone Some Slack.
English
idiom
To give someone a break, without putting any pressure on them.
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To give someone a break, without putting any pressure on them.
Trusted by1M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To go easier on someone, especially when they are having a hard time.
When you cut someone some slack, you judge them less and give them room.
It is used when asking for, or offering, a bit more patience.
"Give the Benefit of the Doubt"
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Choosing to trust or believe someone when the situation is uncertain, without requiring proof
"Let Someone Off the Hook"
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Releasing someone from a responsibility, obligation, or punishment entirely
"Cut Someone Some Slack"
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Being less critical or demanding toward someone who is under stress or struggling
The quality of her last two reports has dropped — I'm thinking of flagging it formally.
I'd cut her some slack — she's been dealing with a family emergency. She'll bounce back.
I keep forgetting things and making silly mistakes — I feel terrible about it.
Cut yourself some slack — you've had an incredibly hard month.
People are so harsh on new employees who make mistakes.
Everyone deserves some slack at the start — learning takes time.
