English Explanatory Dictionary

give someone enough rope and they'll hang themself

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. If one gives someone else enough freedom of action, they may destroy themself by foolish actions.

Word forms

give someone enough rope and they'll hang themself

Related words

cut someone some slack set a beggar on horseback and he'll ride to the Devil short leash spare the rod and spoil the child
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