How to Pronounce "cut some slack"
expression
ˈkət/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈsɫæk
KUT sum SLAK
kˈʌt/ /sˈʌm/ /slˈæk
kut SUM SLAK
Definition
To be less strict or give someone more freedom, often because you understand they are in a difficult situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈsɫæk
British English
kˈʌt/ /sˈʌm/ /slˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUT sum SLAK
UK
kut SUM SLAK
Listen in Context
Can you cut some slack for him? He's new here.
Let’s cut some slack and finish the project tomorrow.
The teacher decided to cut some slack for the students after the exam.
Come on, cut me some slack, I’ve been working all night.