give sb an inch (and they'll take a mile/yard)

更新日期：2026-08-14

词语	give sb an inch (and they'll take a mile/yard)
释义	give sb an ˈinch (and they'll take a ˈmile/ˈyard)(saying)used to say that if you allow some people a small amount of freedom or power they will see you as weak and try to take a lot more得寸进尺
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