give someone a break

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give someone a break (third-person singular simple present gives someone a break, present participle giving someone a break, simple past gave someone a break, past participle given someone a break)

1. (idiomatic) To give someone a rest.
2. (idiomatic) To stop harassing or demanding from someone.
3. (idiomatic) To provide someone with an opportunity for significant advancement.
4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see give,‎ a,‎ break.