cut me some slack,放我一马;
[例句]You can cut me some slack just this once, mom.这次你就放我一马吧,老妈。
Cut sb some slack:
a. To treat someone less severely than isusual or to allow someone to do somethingthat is not usually allowed. ( 放某人一马、我们中国人常说的:给个面子、留点人情的意思。)
b. to permit someone a degree of flexibility in complying with a schedule, obligation, or deadline. ( 适度放宽某种局限,如计划进度、责任义务、交货周期…)
E.G.1:He’s a little on edge right now. Cut him some slack. { 节选自《绝望的主妇》S08E17 Time-stamp:14:23 }
放我一马