Cut someone some slack

Meaning

To treat someone with more leniency or understanding than usual, especially when they are struggling. It acknowledges that everyone makes mistakes and deserves a break.

Empathetic, reasonable

Used in a sentence

• He is having a rough year, so maybe we should cut him some slack on the deadline.
• Give the new trainee a chance and cut them some slack.
• I am usually strict, but I decided to cut the team some slack after that exhausting project.