give (one) some slack

To be lenient with one; to give one a break. Give me some slack, Mom. I studied hard for that test, but it's just not my best subject. I think you need to give Jen some slack. She's never been late before. Oh, you know I never normally make requests like this. Give me some slack.

See also: give, slack

See also:

give (one) skin
give (one) some skin
Give me skin!
Give me some skin!
give (one) the works
give (one) (one's) due
give (one) an A for effort
give (one) a fresh start
give (something) full play
give (one) a song and dance (about something)

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