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ENGLISH RESOURCE

Cut (somebody) some slack

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Idiom

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  • Fear of Flying

To be more sympathetic and less critical.

  • Cut him some slack, he’s just a child!

TIP: This expression is similar to putting yourself in someone’s shoes.

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