Meaning of the word "give somebody enough rope" in English
What does "give somebody enough rope" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
give somebody enough rope
US /ɡɪv ˈsʌmˌbɑːdi ɪˈnʌf roʊp/
UK /ɡɪv ˈsʌmˌbɑːdi ɪˈnʌf roʊp/
Idiom
1.
to allow someone to do whatever they want, in the belief that they will eventually get into trouble or fail
Example:
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Just give him enough rope, and he'll eventually mess things up on his own.
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The manager decided to give the new employee enough rope to see if he could handle the responsibility.
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