give someone a break

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To stop harassing or demanding from someone. idiomatic,imperative
    — “Oh, give me a break, sport. You want to pick my brain but you're not going ^([sic]) give me anything in return? What's up with that?”
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To allow someone a respite.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To provide someone with an opportunity for advancement.

词形变化

gives someone a break present,singular,third-person giving someone a break participle,present gave someone a break past given someone a break participle,past
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