Give me a rest Meaning in English
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.'
Usage & Nuances
Informal, sometimes mildly annoyed. Commonly used when frustrated by repeated complaints or exaggerations. Alternative: 'give me a break.' Not literal—doesn't mean requesting a physical break.
Spanish: déjame en paz - ya basta - dame un respiroPortuguese (BR): me dá um tempo - me deixe em paz - já chegaPortuguese (PT): dá-me um tempo - deixa-me em paz - já chegaChinese (Simplified): 饶了我吧 - 别再说了 - 给我歇会儿Chinese (Traditional): 饒了我吧 - 別再說了 - 給我歇會兒Hindi: मुझे आराम दो - बस करो - मुझे छोड़ दोArabic: ارحمني - كفى - دعني أرتاحBengali: আরও সহ্য করতে পারছি না - দয়া করে থামোRussian: отстань - хватит ужеJapanese: 勘弁してよ - いい加減にしてVietnamese: tha cho tôi yên - đủ rồi - thôi điKorean: 좀 그만해 - 진짜 그만해Turkish: bırak artık - yeter artıkUrdu: بس کرو - خدا کا واسطہ ہے باز آؤIndonesian: beri aku istirahat - sudah cukup - ah, sudahlah
Example Sentences
Oh, give me a rest! You've told that story a hundred times.
basic
If you keep complaining, just give me a rest.
basic
Seriously, give me a rest with all these questions.
basic
You think aliens took your homework? Oh please, give me a rest.
natural
Every day it’s the same complaint. Give me a rest already!
natural
Come on, give me a rest—no one could possibly eat that much pizza!
natural