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gimme a break

gimme a break phrase: an expression of disbelief.

Phrase

gimme a break

  1. (informal) An expression of disbelief.
    Synonyms:
    fiddlesticks
  2. (informal) An expression of impatience, exasperation, or distress.

Synonyms of gimme a break

Questions about gimme a break

What does gimme a break mean?
Gimme a break means an expression of disbelief.
What part of speech is gimme a break?
Gimme a break is a phrase.

Words near gimme a break in the dictionary

  1. Gimli
  2. gimmal
  3. gimmals
  4. gimmari
  5. gimme
  6. gimme a break
  7. gimme a five
  8. gimme cap
  9. gimme caps
  10. gimme five
  11. gimme hat

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