Give someone enough rope meaning
What does the saying 'Give someone enough rope' mean?
Idiom: Give someone enough rope
Meaning:
If you give someone enough rope, you give them the chance to get themselves into trouble or expose themselves.
(The full form is 'give someone enough rope and they'll hang themselves)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Death |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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