English / proverb
Give Someone Enough Rope and They'll Hang Themself
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Allowing an arrogant or foolish person enough freedom will eventually lead to their own undoing
In context
01
The committee didn't argue with the disruptive guest; they knew if you give someone enough rope, they'll hang themself.
02
By letting the boastful competitor overextend himself before the festive showdown, they proved that giving someone enough rope leads them to hang themself.
Synonyms
let someone dig their own grave,allow self-defeat,hoist with one's own petard
Antonyms
rein someone in,intervene early,protect someone from themselves
Collocations
give enough rope,hang themself,allow free rein