"This work is getting to be too much"

INEEDABREAK

["Feeling overwhelmed and longing for a pause from all the effort?"]

The clue "This work is getting to be too much" hints at feeling overwhelmed by tasks, which directly suggests needing a break. The answer "INEEDABREAK" is a straightforward phrase someone might say when stressed, with no hidden wordplay or puns. It’s a common expression in everyday language, making it easy to connect the clue to the answer. The phrasing is casual but fits the crossword’s playful tone.