Question
In the below question, three meanings numbered I, II
and III are given for the Idiom / Phrase bold in the sentence. Out of the given three meanings, only one or two or all the three may be correct. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom / Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet. Mohit has not been able to perform his tasks but his boss needs to cut him some slack as he has just recovered from typhoid. I. forgive his mistakes II. to be less critical III. cut down his incentivesSolution
to be less critical Cut some slack  means “to be less critical”.
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