Suzanne,
I would like to know what does "give me a break" mean?
Could you give me an example? Thank you !
That's an interesting question. I think there's an element of both meanings in the expression "Give me a break" since a re-wording might be something like this:
"Do me a huge favour and stop talking about it!”
I’ve also heard people say "Give it a break". This might be said also to someone if you're tired of hearing them talk about something repeatedly and want them to stop
Another version of this expression is "Give it a rest". It's like somebody's telling you something you don't agree/believe/think is true or bragging usually in an humorous manner... and you say;
"Pahhh ...leeeze!!! Give me a break!”
When you really want to say: « Oh! Shut up! »
Remember to be polite and add a SMILE it always helps!!
To resume: The idea of 'break' has often the suggestion of pause or gap creating some kind of relief. The expressions: Give it a break/Give me a break/Give it a rest all point the same way towards the idea of: "Stop! I've had enough!"
To resume: The idea of 'break' has often the suggestion of pause or gap creating some kind of relief. The expressions: Give it a break/Give me a break/Give it a rest all point the same way towards the idea of: "Stop! I've had enough!"
Have a nice day!
Suzanne
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