give it a rest

Related to word: rest

Idiom

Definition

  1. Used to tell someone to stop talking about or doing something that is annoying.

    得了啦!(别再说了!)

    • I've heard enough of your complaining, give it a rest.

      我已经听够了你的抱怨,别再说了。

    • You keep repeating the same thing, can you just give it a rest?

      你一直在重复同样的事情,能不能别再说了?

    • They have been talking about their trip all day; it's unbearable. I wish they would give it a rest.

      他们整天都在谈论他们的旅行;真让人受不了。我希望他们能别再说了。