Give it a rest Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Casual 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. Pro Tip 2/3Potential 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? Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse Use it sparingly to prevent sounding rude or dismissive if overused. I know you're upset, but give it a rest now, please.