"gimme a break" meaning in All languages combined

See gimme a break on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} gimme a break
  1. (informal) An expression of disbelief. Tags: informal Synonyms (expression of disbelief): fiddlesticks
    Sense id: en-gimme_a_break-en-phrase-NeeF8hwI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English imperative sentences, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Disambiguation of English imperative sentences: 56 44 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 51 49 Disambiguation of 'expression of disbelief': 81 19
  2. (informal) An expression of impatience. Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-gimme_a_break-en-phrase-Zr0im5LL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 51 49
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: horsefeathers, pull the other one, bullshit Related terms: give someone a break
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