And when he tried to slack off, he was called out.
It was more rushing around, trying to prove that I did want to do the homework and did want to get it done, I wasn't trying to slack off.
If a crew member tried to slack off during production, he would incur Howe's wrath.
Try not to slack too much: The more breaks you take from writing, the harder it will be to get started again.
The host did try to cut some slack for those who genuinely believe that Confederate Memorial Day celebrates their ancestors' history and somehow doesn't honor white supremacy.
I realize it's easier said than done, but if it feels like no one in the world is cutting you any slack, at least try to cut yourself some slack.
"I try to cut them some slack," he said.
Mr. Pelecanos also treads a thin line between cogent argument and oversimplification when he ascribes the woes of young men in "Soul Circus" to the lack of worthwhile father figures -- and lets Derek try to pick up that slack.
(The Food and Drug Administration will cease all food and drug safety inspections, except for meat. They usually monitor about 80% of the nation's food supply; in the interm, state agencies will try to pick up the slack).
I try to cut myself some slack.
