English Expression · Native
give it a rest already
stop talking about or doing it
Pronunciation: give it a rest already
Meaning
A natural expression used to convey: stop talking about or doing it.
Example
Give it a rest already; we heard your complaint.
Stop repeating it; we heard your complaint.
Practice tips
- Practice give it a rest already out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for native-level learners.