Meaning of the word "give somebody an inch" in English
What does "give somebody an inch" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
give somebody an inch
US /ɡɪv ˈsʌm.bɑː.di ən ɪntʃ/
UK /ɡɪv ˈsʌm.bɑː.di ən ɪntʃ/
Idiom
1.
to allow someone a small amount of freedom or advantage, which they then try to exploit to gain much more
Example:
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If you give him an inch, he'll take a mile, so be firm with your boundaries.
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My boss is very strict because he knows if he gives us an inch, we'll slack off.
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