How is the phrase dar un respiro translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Cut some slack
phrase

Tratar a alguien con menos dureza o exigencia.

To treat someone more leniently or be less critical of them.

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  • ¿Puedes darle un respiro esta vez? — Can you cut some slack for her this time?

  • Ahora mismo necesita que le des un respiro. — He really needs you to cut him some slack now.

  • Intento dar un respiro a la gente en la temporada de más trabajo. — I’m trying to cut some slack during the busy season.

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