give it a rest

(idiom) stop talking about or doing something ridiculous

Example Sentences:

Mike: Did I tell you that I have visited every country in the world?
Trevor: Give it a rest, you’re lying.
Mike: Yeah, you’re right.

My friend told me that he planned to swim from New York to London. I told him that it was a crazy idea, and that he should give it a rest.

Similar idioms:

1. redonkulous
2. lay something to rest
3. lay someone to rest
4. give someone the go ahead
5. give someone the green light
6. give someone the benefit of the doubt
7. drive someone crazy