English / proverb
Give Them an Inch and They'll Take a Mile
MEANING IN ENGLISH
If you grant someone a small concession, they will take unfair advantage and demand far more
In context
01
We permitted a brief extension for music at the street festival, but give them an inch and they'll take a mile.
02
In managing holiday party venues, be careful not to give them an inch or they'll take a mile.
Synonyms
take unfair advantage,overstep boundaries,exploit generosity
Antonyms
respect boundaries,be modest,know one's limits
Collocations
give an inch take a mile,give them an inch,take full advantage