Sometimes forgiveness is not easy to earn but when you are in a situation where forgiveness is the only thing on your mind, you must realize that you must push past those feelings and push forward no matter what. You have to cut some slack because if you do not cut some slack, then the situation will only get worse. If you do not want to be a part of the problem then you have to stop being a part of the problem.
When to use cut some slack. This can be used in a variety of circumstances where one individual is looking to give another person a second chance or completely forgive them for whatever reason that person has for doing something wrong. One could use the saying as a way of letting someone know that they are actually being given a second chance or more freedom in one certain area than what they once had. It is also a good time to remind a person that they do have control over the situation and that they should not take it lightly.
Why should you cut slack? The reason that you should cut slack is to prevent you from getting into a situation in which you feel like you are being punished for something you did not do. In example sentences like, "He/she did not give me enough slack," and, "He/she did not give me enough space/time," and, "He/she did not listen enough," are all examples of people who try to punish the other person for something that did not happen. They are usually used in situations of power imbalance between two individuals.
What can I use cut us? The idiom cut us in a way that shows the person being punished a form of slack in return for the action or reaction they may have made. For instance, if the person being disciplined tells you that you will have to cut slack on your project, you might want to tell them that you don't mind cutting slack so long as they make the project or other thing you were working on complete. This is a form of bribery, a way to get them to do what you want.
When can I cut some slack? The answer is that you will be able to cut some slack during times when you really need to get things done but you do not want to make the other person mad. You could for instance call the person who is bugging you about a particular issue and simply cut back on communication for a few days. This idiom can also be used when you want to let someone know that you are going to be late, but you do not want to tell them in advance because you are going to be late and that can make them mad.
What can I use this idiom for? There are many situations where you will be able to use the "cut" version of the idiom to get what you want from people. It is important though to keep in mind that if you use it too much, it can also backfire. In order to keep your communication easy to understand you should focus on saying it often and with complete sentences. You will be able to cut some slack when you say something like this to people who really need your attention and you do not want to lose it by not saying it in a way that other people will understand.