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give someone a break

Idiom Help

Meaning

to give someone a chance or show them mercy

Example Sentences

"He’s new here, so give him a break."

Related Expressions

stand on your own two feet

to be independent and self-supporting

in no time

very quickly; almost immediately

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to thoroughly investigate or explore something

cut the cord

to become independent from someone or something

Get the scoop

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feather in one’s cap

an achievement to be proud of