give them an inch and they'll take a mile (English, proverb)
expansion: give them an inch and they'll take a mile
Senses:
glosses: Granting someone a limited concession will encourage them to take greater liberties.
Forms:
form: give them an inch and they'll take an ell
tags: alternative
form: give someone an inch and someone will take a mile
tags: alternative
form: give someone an inch and he'll take a yard
tags: alternative