Can we cut some slack?

to not judge someone as severely as you usually would because they are having problems at the present time: “Andrew’s late again.” “Cut him some slack – his wife just had a baby.”

Where does cut some slack come from?

The origin of this phrase can allude to the docking of ships, where “give me some slack” meant to loosen the rope. A similar phrase, with a similar meaning but slightly different form – “cut slack for” – was used in 1855 by Frederick Douglas in his book My Bondage and My Freedom.

What is slack cut?

to make things slightly easier for someone than you normally would, because of their special circumstances or situation. When you’re new at a job, colleagues and bosses cut you a little slack. They forgive minor mistakes because you’re new.

What does cut no slack mean?

To “cut someone slack” means you allow someone to do something that is not usually allowed or treat someone less severely than usual. So, “They don’t cut him no slack” means they are not allowing him to do something he shouldn’t or they are not treating him better, even though he thinks they should.

What is cut some slack?

informal. : to treat (someone) in a less harsh or critical way Would you give/cut me some slack? I’m doing the best I can.

What does it mean to cut something?

The verb cut means the act of slicing with a knife or another sharp edge, or the tear, hole, or wound it causes. It’s surprising how much a paper cut can hurt. When you cut something, you slice into it or remove a part of it, like when you cut your friend’s hair or cut a pan of brownies into squares.

What does it mean to have something cut out?

Definition of ‘to have your work cut out’ If you say that you will have your work cut out to do something, you mean that it will be a very difficult task. The new administration has its work cut out for it. [ + for] He will have his work cut out to get into the team.