give (someone) an inch and they will take a mile
дай ему палец, он всю руку откусит" (ему всё мало)
Пример использования идиомы give (someone) an inch and they will take a mile:
"Don't give Joe any more money; if you give him an inch he will take a mile."
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- give (someone) a start
- give birth
- give (someone) a head start
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