Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
give-me-a-break
idiom
/ɡɪv mi ə breɪk/
Definition
A phrase used to express disbelief or to request someone to stop being unreasonable.
Examples
- “The project is due tomorrow and you expect me to finish it all in one night? Give me a break!”
- “She said she was too tired to go out tonight. Give me a break, she’s always tired!”
Meaning
It’s often used when someone is feeling overwhelmed by demands or expectations or when they find something hard to believe.
Synonyms
- give me a break
- you’ve got to be kidding
- are you serious?
