give me a break
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give me a break(
gihv
mi
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breyk
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (expressing exasperation; imperative; used to address one person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. deja, ya (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
So Sophie wants to be a model? Give me a break!Así que Sophie quiere ser modelo. ¡Deja, ya!
2. (colloquial) (expressing exasperation; imperative; used to address multiple people)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. darme una oportunidad
I know that if someone gave me a break, I could make it big.Sé que si alguien me diera una oportunidad, podría triunfar.
a. darme un respiro
I need you to give me a break. Would you take care of the baby tonight?Necesito que me des un respiro. ¿Te quedas tú pendiente del bebé esta noche?
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