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give me a break

give me a break interjection: an expression of disbelief or exasperation, or a request for leniency.

Interjection

give me a break

  1. (idiomatic, slang) An expression of disbelief or exasperation, or a request for leniency.

Questions about give me a break

What does give me a break mean?
Give me a break means an expression of disbelief or exasperation, or a request for leniency.
What part of speech is give me a break?
Give me a break is an interjection.

Words near give me a break in the dictionary

  1. give it up
  2. give lie to
  3. give life to
  4. give lip
  5. give me
  6. give me a break
  7. give me strength
  8. give name to
  9. give neck
  10. give notice
  11. give of oneself

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