Give something a rest

Pro Tip 1/3

Annoyance Cease

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

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

Pro Tip 2/3

Informal Tone

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

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

Pro Tip 3/3

Emotional Respite

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

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