
Give it a rest
Casual Expression
Used in informal situations among friends or family, not in professional settings.
After complaining all day, I told my friend to give it a rest.
Potential Annoyance
Implies the listener or others are irritated by the subject or action being addressed.
You keep asking about my ex, can you give it a rest?
Avoid Overuse
Use it sparingly to prevent sounding rude or dismissive if overused.
I know you're upset, but give it a rest now, please.