cut him some slack

Synonyms

give someone enough rope

Examples

Maybe I should have cut him some slack. With his broken wing and lifetime of eating roadkill, he probably had a lot to be ungrateful about. Too much hard luck can create a permanent meanness of spirit in any creature. Jeannette Walls

He does not see as i have that you have given him your heart, but he is male. We will cut him some slack for that handicap, yes? Katie MacAlister

Words in the phrase

cut him some slack

Close letter words and terms

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