Give me a break Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and often used in frustration or disbelief. Can be sarcasm when someone is exaggerating. Also used to literally ask for relief or a chance. Common in American English. Not suitable for formal situations.
Spanish: déjame en paz - dame un respiro - no exageresPortuguese (BR): me dá um tempo - me poupe - ah, paraPortuguese (PT): dá-me um tempo - poupa-me - vá láChinese (Simplified): 饶了我吧 - 给我个机会 - 别这样吧Chinese (Traditional): 饒了我吧 - 給我一個機會 - 別這樣吧Hindi: मुझे मौका दो - छोड़ दो यार - अब बस करोArabic: اعطني فرصة - ارحمني - كفىBengali: একটু শান্তি দাও - একটু রেহাই দাওRussian: дай мне передохнуть - оставь меня в покое - хватит ужеJapanese: 勘弁してよ - ちょっと休ませてVietnamese: tha cho tôi đi - cho tôi nghỉ chútKorean: 좀 봐줘 - 좀 그만해Turkish: bana bir rahat ver - biraz ara ver banaUrdu: بس کرو یار - مجھے موقع دوIndonesian: kasih aku istirahat - beri aku kesempatan
Example Sentences
Oh, give me a break! I can't do any more homework tonight.
basic
He keeps blaming me—give me a break!
basic
Can you give me a break and let me finish?
basic
You think I believe that? Oh, give me a break!
natural
Man, I’ve been working non-stop—just give me a break for five minutes.
natural
Another ticket? Give me a break; this can’t be happening again!
natural