Give something a rest

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idiomatic phrase

To stop talking about or doing something for a while because it is annoying or tiring.

You've been working on that project all week, you should give it a rest and relax a bit.
Visual representation of "give something a rest" - To stop talking about or doing something for a while because it is annoying or tiring.

Often appears as...

  • give it a rest
  • give me a rest

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Annoyance Cease

Use it when someone or something is slightly irritating or when you need a break from an activity.

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You've mentioned your diet ten times today, please give it a rest.
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Informal Tone

Appropriate for casual conversations among friends, not for professional or formal settings.

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We lost the game; can we just give it a rest and not dwell on it?
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Emotional Respite

Implies that you need emotional relief from a conversation or activity that's been taxing.

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Your worrying is exhausting - let's give it a rest and watch a movie instead.
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