“Cut someone some slack”
Definition
To be less critical of someone.
Examples
Examples
“Cut him some slack — he’s new here.”
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- What does "Cut someone some slack" mean?
- "Cut someone some slack" means to be less critical of someone..
- How do you use "Cut someone some slack" in a sentence?
- Example: "Cut him some slack — he’s new here."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Cut someone some slack"?
- Отнестись к кому-то снисходительнее. / Ավելի մեղմ վերաբերվել մեկին։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.