"Give me a break"

[maral55]

Hi,


would you please tell me where this expression is used and give me some examples where it is used? I can't understand whether it means that actually give me a break or something like stop.



thanks.

[svartnik]

Hi,


would you please tell me where this expression is used and give me some examples where it is used? I can't understand whether it means that actually give me a break or something like stop.



thanks.

Cambridge Dictionaries Online - Cambridge University Press

[Offroad]

1. Don’t be so harsh to me!; Give me another chance

2. That is enough, you’re bothering me!;Stop it!

3. I don’t believe you!; You don’t expect anyone to believe that!

Dictionary of American Idioms.

[maral55]

So is this correct if I say.


John: they are planning on building urban areas in Mars.

Jenna: Oh, give me a break.



?

[svartnik]

Yes, it means Oh come on, you gotta be kidding me.

[Offroad]

Yes, it means Oh come on, you gotta be kidding me. Gimme a break!!!

Com'on, you gotta be kiddin' me, gimme a break!!