give (one) some slack
give (one) some slack
To be lenient with one; to give one a break. Give me some slack, Mom. I studied hard for that test, but it's just not my best subject. I think you need to give Jen some slack. She's never been late before.
See also: give, slack
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- give (one) the ax(e)
- give (one) skin
- give (one) some skin
- give (one) the works
- give (one) a fresh start
- give (one) a rocket
- give anything (for something)
- give (one) static
- give (one) the gears
- give (one) a mouthful