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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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