cut someone some slack

相關詞: cut

成語

Definition

  1. To be more lenient or forgiving towards someone, especially when they are experiencing difficulties.

    对某人宽容一点

    • I know she submitted the report late, but she's had some things going on at home recently, so we should cut her some slack.

      我知道她迟交了报告,但她最近家里有些事,所以我们应该对她宽容一些。

    • He seems distracted today, but I think we should cut him some slack, as he didn't get much sleep last night.

      他今天似乎心不在焉,但我认为我们应该对他宽容一些,因为他昨晚没怎么睡。

    • Don't be too hard on him; he's still learning. Please cut him some slack.

      别对他太苛刻;他还在学习。请对他宽容一些。