give one enough rope

English

Pronunciation

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Verb

give one enough rope

(idiomatic) To allow one to function unhindered, or without further overbearing oversight.

Synonyms

cut one some slack / cut him some slack

Derived terms

give him enough rope and he'll hang himself

See also

short leash

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