give someone enough rope
(Redirected from give 'em enough rope)
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editgive someone enough rope (third-person singular simple present gives one enough rope, present participle giving one enough rope, simple past gave one enough rope, past participle given one enough rope)
- (idiomatic) To allow one to function unhindered, or without further overbearing oversight.
- (idiomatic) To allow an enemy to function unhindered in the belief that they will end up harming or discrediting themself.