give someone enough rope
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give someone enough rope
verb gives someone enough rope · giving someone enough rope · gave someone enough rope · given someone enough rope
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To allow one to function unhindered, or without further overbearing oversight.
Near-synonym: cut someone some slack
Similar: cut someone some slack
- To allow an enemy to function unhindered in the belief that they will end up harming or discrediting themself.
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