English / idiom
Cut Them Some Slack
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To treat someone with leniency or refrain from being overly critical
In context
01
It is his first week on the job, so you should cut him some slack instead of reprimanding him.
02
A fair leader knows when to enforce strict discipline and when to cut team members some slack.
Synonyms
give leeway,show leniency,cut a break
Antonyms
judge harshly,crack down,hold strictly accountable
Collocations
please cut some slack,cut a newcomer some slack