give someone enough rope

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

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

    习语

    Near-synonym: cut someone some slack

  2. 2.

    To allow an enemy to function unhindered in the belief that they will end up harming or discrediting themself.

    习语