Cut someone some slack

#. Cut someone some slack

 

Hey guys! Today's English expression is "cut someone some slack." "To cut someone some slack" means to be less demanding or less critical of someone because they are going through a difficult situation. Now listen to a dialogue between two university classmates talking about an assignment. Listen closely for the expression "cut someone some slack."

 

Did you hand in your assignment? It was due this morning.

> I couldn't finish it on time. I have a meeting with our professor this afternoon and I'm going to ask for an extension.

But, she's really strict. You'd better have a good excuse.

> I have a good excuse, so I think I'll be okay. I think she'll cut me some slack.

Well, good luck. Let me know how it goes.

 

Okay, remember "cut someone some slack" means to be less demanding or less critical of someone because they're going through a difficult situation. Sometimes people change this expression to "cut someone a little slack" or "cut someone a bit of slack." these all have exactly the same meaning. Try to use this expression the next time you're at work or university. That's it for this lesson. Thanks for listening and see you next time.

 

• slack slæk <로프·새끼 등이> 늘어진, 느슨한(loose), <말고삐 등이> 느즈러진, <규율 등이> 해이한