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give them an inch and they'll take a mile
Proverb
Japanese Meaning
ほんの小さな譲歩をすれば、相手が次第にさらに多くを要求するようになる。 / 少しの恩恵を与えると、相手がそれを利用してより大きな便宜を図ろうとする。
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Granting someone a limited concession will encourage them to take greater liberties.
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give them an inch and they'll take a mile
We refused to make any minor concessions because, as the saying goes, 'give them an inch and they'll take a mile'.
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We refused to make any minor concessions because, as the saying goes, 'give them an inch and they'll take a mile'.
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