Give me a break!
interjection
Used to express disbelief or exasperation.
You think I stole your money? Give me a break!
Often appears as...
- oh
- give me a break
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
interjection
Used to ask someone to stop doing or saying something annoying or troublesome.
Give me a break, will you? I'm trying to concentrate here!
Often appears as...
- can't you give me a break
- i need you to give me a break
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
interjection
Used to ask for a pause or rest in a difficult or strenuous activity.
I've been working non-stop since morning. Give me a break!
Often appears as...
- can i have a break
- i need a break
Usage tips
Informal, Neutral
Colloquial
interjection
Used to express disbelief or exasperation.
You think I stole your money? Give me a break!
Often appears as...
- oh
- give me a break
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
interjection
Used to ask someone to stop doing or saying something annoying or troublesome.
Give me a break, will you? I'm trying to concentrate here!
Often appears as...
- can't you give me a break
- i need you to give me a break
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
interjection
Used to ask for a pause or rest in a difficult or strenuous activity.
I've been working non-stop since morning. Give me a break!
Often appears as...
- can i have a break
- i need a break
Usage tips
Informal, Neutral
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Frustration
Show that you're feeling frustrated when something seems unreasonable or when someone is bothering you.
You expect me to finish all this work by today? Give me a break!
Pro Tip 2/3Show Disbelief
Indicate that you think someone's statement is too silly or shocking to be taken seriously.
You won the lottery again? Give me a break!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Too Formal
It's a casual phrase more appropriate for informal conversations than formal settings.
A: Our project will succeed with no risks. B: Give me a break! That’s not possible.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Frustration
Show that you're feeling frustrated when something seems unreasonable or when someone is bothering you.
You expect me to finish all this work by today? Give me a break!
Pro Tip 2/3Show Disbelief
Indicate that you think someone's statement is too silly or shocking to be taken seriously.
You won the lottery again? Give me a break!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Too Formal
It's a casual phrase more appropriate for informal conversations than formal settings.
A: Our project will succeed with no risks. B: Give me a break! That’s not possible.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Frustration
Show that you're feeling frustrated when something seems unreasonable or when someone is bothering you.
You expect me to finish all this work by today? Give me a break!
Pro Tip 2/3Show Disbelief
Indicate that you think someone's statement is too silly or shocking to be taken seriously.
You won the lottery again? Give me a break!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Too Formal
It's a casual phrase more appropriate for informal conversations than formal settings.
A: Our project will succeed with no risks. B: Give me a break! That’s not possible.
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