cut someone some slack

== English == === Etymology === (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) === Verb === cut someone some slack (third-person singular simple present cuts someone some slack, present participle cutting someone some slack, simple past and past participle cut someone some slack) (idiomatic) To make allowances for someone, and not treat a failure severely. ==== Synonyms ==== give someone a break give someone enough rope ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== short leash