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How to Pronounce "give me a break"

expression

GIV-mee-uh-BRAYK
giv-MEE-uh-BRAYK

Definition

Used to ask someone to stop bothering you, complaining, or being unreasonable. It can also mean asking for another chance or some relief from stress.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɡɪv/ /ˈmi/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹeɪk

British English

ɡˈɪv/ /mˈiː/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈeɪk

Simplified Pronunciation

US

GIV-mee-uh-BRAYK

UK

giv-MEE-uh-BRAYK

Listen in Context

Oh, give me a break! I can't do any more homework tonight.

He keeps blaming me—give me a break!

Can you give me a break and let me finish?

You think I believe that? Oh, give me a break!