Cut some slack

Posted by ESC April 18, 2004In reply to Cut some slack posted by Rupa on April 18, 2004

What is exactly meant by the phrase Cut some slack?

Give me a break. Loosen up a little.

Merriam-Webster online:

Slack -- 3 a : not tight or taut, A slack rope. b : lacking in usual or normal firmness and steadiness : WEAK Slack muscles. Slack supervision.

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