give someone a break
To stop harassing or demanding from someone.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please give me a break, I am trying my best.”
“The teacher decided to give the student a break because he had been studying all night.”
“Although the manager was frustrated by the missed deadline, he chose to give his employee a break, recognizing the immense pressure of the recent project.”
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all bedlam breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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all hell breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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big break
A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.
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bless someone with
To give or bestow, as a gift from God.
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break a leg
Good luck!; Do your best!; Said to someone wishing they perform well in a theatrical production or comparable endeavor.
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break a sweat
To put effort into something.
Last updated August 10, 2026