gave it a rest

A form of give it a rest — Stop doing that; stop nagging, complaining, or otherwise being a nuisance.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of give it a rest
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APA

gave it a rest. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20it%20a%20rest

MLA

“gave it a rest.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20it%20a%20rest. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gave it a rest,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20it%20a%20rest.

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