en give them inch and they'll take mile

An English term in ConceptNet 5.8

Source: English Wiktionary
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Related terms

  • en camel's nose ➜
  • en concession ➜
  • en encourage ➜
  • en give someone inch and they'll take mile ➜
  • en give them inch and they'll take ell ➜
  • en liberty ➜
  • en limited ➜
  • en thin end of wedge (n) ➜
  • fi kun antaa pahalle pikkusormen se vie koko käden ➜

Word forms

  • en give someone inch and they'll take mile ➜

Links to other resources

  • en.wiktionary.org give them an inch and they'll take a mile
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