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gives one enough rope

gives one enough rope is the third-person singular simple present indicative of give someone enough rope.

Meaning of give someone enough rope

Verb

give someone enough rope (third-person singular simple present gives someone enough rope, present participle giving someone enough rope, simple past gave someone enough rope, past participle given someone enough rope)

  1. (idiomatic) To allow one to function unhindered, or without further overbearing oversight.
    • Near-synonym: cut someone some slack
  2. (idiomatic) To allow an enemy to function unhindered in the belief that they will end up harming or discrediting themself.

Questions about gives one enough rope

What is gives one enough rope the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Gives one enough rope is the third-person singular simple present indicative of give someone enough rope.

Words near gives one enough rope in the dictionary

  1. gives neck
  2. gives notice
  3. gives of oneself
  4. gives off
  5. gives one a yell
  6. gives one enough rope
  7. gives one the lie in one's throat
  8. gives one the mitten
  9. gives one's all
  10. gives one's best
  11. gives one's head a shake

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