How to Pronounce "give me a rest"
expression
GIV-mee-uh-REST
giv-MEE-ay-rest
Definition
An informal way to ask someone to stop bothering you, complaining, or saying something unbelievable; similar to 'come on,' 'enough already,' or 'give me a break.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈmi/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹɛst
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /mˈiː/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-mee-uh-REST
UK
giv-MEE-ay-rest
Listen in Context
Oh, give me a rest! You've told that story a hundred times.
If you keep complaining, just give me a rest.
Seriously, give me a rest with all these questions.
You think aliens took your homework? Oh please, give me a rest.