cut somebody some slack
cut somebody some ˈslack
(informal, especially American English) make things easier than usual for somebody; allow somebody more freedom to do things than they would normally have: I know I made a mistake, but it’s my first week on the job, so cut me some slack, OK?See also: cut, slack, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- being
- a ton of (people or things)
- a somebody
- by all appearances
- after the dust has settled
- after the dust settles
- DAT
- as things stand
- all things considered
- go badly with