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Give it a rest!

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Give it a rest!
Inf. Stop talking so much. Give your mouth a rest. (Familiar or rude. Compare this with Give me a rest!) Mary: So, I really think we need to discuss things more and go over all our differences in detail. Bill: Stop! I've heard enough. Giveita rest! Mary: Oh, am I disturbing you? Tom: Now, I would also like to say something else. Alice: Give it a rest, Tom. We're tired of listening to you.
See also: give

Give it a rest!  (informal)
something that you say when you want someone to stop talking about something 'When are you going to wash the car?' 'Oh, give it a rest! I'll do it in a minute.'
See also: give


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