give an inch 成语
give an inch
concede a little bit, compromise, let up We asked Dad to change his rule, but he wouldn't give an inch.
give an inch and they'll take a mile
give an inch and they'll take a mile Make a small concession and they'll take advantage of you. For example,
I told her she could borrow the car for one day and she's been gone a week—give an inch! This expression, in slightly different form, was already a proverb in John Heywood's 1546 collection, “Give him an inch and he'll take an ell,” and is so well known it is often shortened (as in the example). The use of
mile dates from about 1900.
give an inch
To accommodation with addition and accomplish allowances for what they want. I apperceive you appetite Italian for dinner, but can't you accord an inch so that we can acquisition a abode that works for both for us?Learn more: give, inch
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