What is the origin of the expression 'give me a break'?

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What is the origin of the expression 'give me a break'?

2007-06-11 23:59:48 · 3 answers · asked by Alan P 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

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give someone a break

"1. Give someone a chance or special consideration. For example, She begged the professor for an extension on her term paper, saying "Please give me a break." [c. 1900] Also see get a break.
2. give me a break. Stop trying to fool or upset or bother me. For example, Don't tell me the party's been postponed again--give me a break! This interjection is usually uttered with semi humorous exasperation. [Slang; late 1900s]"

2007-06-12 00:32:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

form the KIT KAT bar commercial

2007-06-12 07:15:09 · answer #2 · answered by jon g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

i believe its from sports, when players asked for timeouts/breaks

2007-06-12 07:05:36 · answer #3 · answered by jcpd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋