English Expression · Native
give me a break
stop being unreasonable
Pronunciation: give me a BREAK
Meaning
Used to show annoyance or disbelief at what someone has said.
Example
Give me a break—the delay was not my fault.
Stop being unreasonable—the delay was not my fault.
Practice tips
- Practice give me a break 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.