How to Pronounce "give it a rest"
expression
GIV-it-uh-REST
giv-it-uh-REST
Definition
This is an informal expression used to tell someone to stop talking about something or to stop doing something that's annoying or repetitive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹɛst
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈɪt/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-it-uh-REST
UK
giv-it-uh-REST
Listen in Context
Can you just give it a rest?
He won't give it a rest about the game.
Please give it a rest and let’s move on.
You’ve been complaining all morning. Give it a rest already!