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The phrase gimme a break is used in a few different ways in English. For today’s English lesson, I’m going to show you how to use gimme a break in your everyday English conversations.
Here are the example sentences:
Gimme a break (1)
- Bob: I heard that someone jumped off the Empire State Building with a parachute.
- Joe: Give me a break! The security in that building is too tight for such a stunt.
- Ted: Joe said that he saw Johnny Depp at the diner on 6th Ave.
- Jen: Give me a break! I doubt any movie star would eat at that crappy diner.
Gimme a break (2)
- Jack: Are you finished yet? I want to watch TV?
- Jane: Jack! Give me a break! I told you I am studying for an important exam. Go watch TV at your friends house.
- Dan: Isn’t dinner ready yet? I’m so hungry!
- Serena: Oh, give me a break! It’s not easy to cook popovers.
Gimme a break (3)
- Boss: You know you’ve been late twice this week.
- Worker: Can you give me a break? My daughter caught the flu and I’ve needed more time to care for her in the morning.
- Policeman: Miss, you were driving too fast on that street.
- Danielle: I’m sorry officer. Please give me a break! I am going to a job interview and if I am late, I’ll never get the job.
Yesterday’s listening challenge answer:
- Michael’s day was busy because he had several things to do!
Today’s listening challenge:
- Why is it unbelievable that someone jumped off the Empire State Building with a parachute?
- Why is it unbelievable that someone saw Johnny Depp at the diner on 6th Ave?
If you know anyone who might be interested in this English language point, why not help them out! Just share this lesson with them. Thanks for studying today!
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