Give it a rest Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹɛst
GIV-it-uh-REST
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈɪt/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈɛst
giv-it-uh-REST
Definición
This is an informal expression used to tell someone to stop talking about something or to stop doing something that's annoying or repetitive.
Uso & Matices
Very informal, often said with impatience or annoyance. Used when someone repeats themselves or won't stop complaining. Avoid in formal situations. Similar to 'drop it' or 'let it go', but more direct.
Spanish: déjalo ya - déjate de esoPortuguese (BR): dá um tempo - deixa dissoPortuguese (PT): deixa isso - larga issoChinese (Simplified): 别再说了 - 别再烦了Chinese (Traditional): 別再說了 - 別再煩了Hindi: बस कर दो - छोड़ दोArabic: كفى - توقف عن ذلكBengali: এটা ছাড়ো - শান্ত হওRussian: отстань - хватитJapanese: いい加減にして - やめてVietnamese: ngừng lại đi - thôi điKorean: 그만해 - 좀 쉬어Turkish: artık bırak - yeterUrdu: بس کرو - چھوڑ دوIndonesian: sudahi saja - hentikan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Can you just give it a rest?
basic
He won't give it a rest about the game.
basic
Please give it a rest and let’s move on.
basic
You’ve been complaining all morning. Give it a rest already!
natural
Okay, I get it. Enough now, give it a rest.
natural
If you don’t give it a rest, no one’s going to listen to you anymore.
natural