regulatory easing(The move is the latest regulatory easing as Beijing steps up support for the property business, a sector that accounts for a quarter of the Chinese economy. Many developers have defaulted on debt obligations and have now halted construction.reuters.comaldrignedigen)
give a break("As far as the "Boffo Kettle family" development, Boffo was given a couple of breaks. While the community plan for the area allowed for developments of up to five storeys, council approved a variance that would allow Boffo to build a condo tower 12 storeys high. Then there was the matter of the city selling a piece of land to Boffo without putting it up for public bidding – another benefit." (The Vancouver Courier) ART Vancouver)
cut some slack(кому-либо; I'm going to cut you some slack. Because it's the last day of classes, we don't have to talk anything serious today. Val_Ships)
