give someone enough rope

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To allow one to function unhindered, or without further overbearing oversight.
To allow an enemy to function unhindered in the belief that they will end up harming or discrediting themself.

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cut someone some slack give someone enough rope and they'll hang themself

throw someone a rope short leash

give someone enough rope and they'll hang themself

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