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放他一马
fàng​tā​yī​mǎ

give him a break

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 放 fàng verb
    to release
    to release; to set free; to let go; to discharge (a prisoner)
  2. 他 tā
    filler word
    Used after a verb and before a number and measure word to add emphasis or a sense of carefree action
  3. 一 yī numeral
    one
    one; the number 1; single; alone
  4. 马 馬 mǎ noun
    horse
    horse; any animal of the horse family; large mammal used for riding, pulling carts, or farm work