Meaning of 'Cut someone some slack'
What does the saying 'Cut someone some slack' mean?
Idiom: Cut someone some slack
Meaning:
To relax a rule or make an allowance, as in allowing someone more time to finish something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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