Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

give someone a break

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.96 in modern English

Syllables: give -some-one a break
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

3

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To stop harassing or demanding from someone.

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To allow someone a respite.

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To provide someone with an opportunity for advancement.

Example Sentences

"“Oh, give me a break, sport. You want to pick my brain but you're not going ^([sic]) give me anything in return? What's up with that?”"

Inflected Forms

gives someone a break (present, singular) giving someone a break (participle, present) gave someone a break (past) given someone a break (participle, past)

Phrases

gimme a break give and take

Frequently Paired Words

gimme a break give and take

Questions

What does give someone a break mean?: To stop harassing or demanding from someone.

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