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give someone enough rope

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. To allow one to function unhindered, or without further overbearing oversight.
    idiomatic
  2. To allow an enemy to function unhindered in the belief that they will end up harming or discrediting themself.
    idiomatic

Examples

“Near-synonym: cut⟳ someone some slack”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

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