Give me a break!

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HiI've heard this phrase "Give me a break" is used when:You hear something that is really annoying and you say it to interrupt the speaker.Also long ago once i heard someone saying: "Give me a f** break"Can anyone please provide some more usage of this phrase?The more the merrier [H]

Dave Phillips · Accepted Answer

It is used in informal conversations. Usually the person who is saying "give it a break," is annoyed by the other person going on about something. "Give me a break" could be give me a chance or as above, the speaker wants a break from being nagged.

Avangi · Answer

Also, you can present the argument under discussion in really simple form to reveal that your opponent's position is rediculous, implying that he is stupid, and say, "Gimme a break!" This means something like, "Why do I have to sit here and listen to this BS? - Why do I have to put up with your stupidity?"

Also, things may be going badly for someone, without any conversation necessarily being involved. Some final stroke of bad luck (the straw that breaks the camel's back) may prompt him to say in desperation, "Gimme a break." In this case it's just another expletive: "Oh ****!"

Also, someone - like a judge, or cop, or umpire - may decide against you, although you're sure your position is correct. "Gimme a break!"

In most cases, the phrase may be expressed in anger or in good-natured fun.

Philip · Answer

There is also the phrase "take a break" used when telling someone to stop working, practicing, whatever, and to rest a while.

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