English Explanatory Dictionary

cut someone some slack

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make allowances for someone, and not treat a failure severely.

Word forms

cut someone some slack cuts someone some slack cutting someone some slack

Synonyms

give someone a break give someone enough rope

Related words

short leash
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