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Discover LudwigThe phrase "cut some slack" is correct and usable in written English.
It is an informal way to say that someone needs to be more forgiving or understanding. For example, "I know I messed up, but please cut me some slack and give me another chance."
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He needs, though, to be cut some slack.
Shouldn't a 7-year-old be cut some slack?
That said, Hall's new team will be cut some slack to start with.
Gary Naylor thinks Swing Low singers should be cut some slack.
If Iran were cut some slack on enrichment, suggests Mr Rohani, it could be more co-operative on other issues.
Graduating seniors certainly deserve to be cut some slack at the end of their trying high school careers.
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Cut us some slack.
Cut him some slack.
So cut Richard Mourdock some slack.
So please, cut us some slack.
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