give somebody an inch
give somebody an ˈinch (and they’ll ˌtake a ˈyard/ˈmile)
(saying) if you say yes to somebody for a small request, they will want much more: I said Joe could borrow my car occasionally, and then he started to borrow it every night! Give him an inch...!See also: give, inch, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- steal
- give an inch and they'll take a mile
- parentals
- cadge
- you can dispense with (something)
- unit
- a (unit of time) or two
- a day, moment, etc. or two
- rentals
- beg, borrow, or steal