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 by1.5M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To be less critical or demanding of someone, especially when they are going through a difficult time.
When you cut someone some slack, you give them more leniency and understanding than you normally would.
It is used when asking for or offering more patience and less judgment toward someone who is struggling.
"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.
