Relationships
give someone room
allow space and time
To allow someone the physical or emotional space and time they need without pressuring them.
Hear it in real life
Should we ask her about the argument now?
No, give her some room for a day or two.
He needs time to process the news, so give him some room.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: He needs time, so give him some spaces.
Say: He needs time, so give him some room.
Use uncountable “room” for the space and time someone needs.
Build it
How it fits in a sentence.
give someone room; give someone some room
Your turn: say it out loud
He needs time to process the news, so give him some room.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
give someone room
allow space and time
“He needs time to process the news, so give him some room.”
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