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What does "cut me some slack" mean?

Vocabulary Word: cut me some slack

1. Definition (expr.) leave me alone, stop bothering me, give me some time off from this

Examples “Mom, cut me some slack. I’m a good kid. I never do anything wrong. Just let me stay out an hour later tonight. I want to be at the party until at least midnight.”

Examples “I wish my boss would cut me some slack. He’s always telling me what to do. Every hour, he comes by my desk to check on me. It’s like he doesn’t trust me to do the right thing.”

Examples “Mom, I’m tired of you telling me to clean up my room every day. Cut me some slack! I’ll clean it when I have time. I have lots of homework to do right now.”

ExamplesCut me some slack, Jack. I’m sick and tired of listening to you talk about your car all day. I could really care less about it. Just give it a rest.”

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