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give them an inch and they'll take an ell
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Japanese Meaning
少し譲れば、それ以上の要求に発展する / 小さな譲歩をすると、相手はもっと多くを取ろうとする / 少しを与えただけで、相手がそれ以上を求める傾向がある
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Dated form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.
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give them an inch and they'll take an ell
Before approving any favors, Angela whispered, 'give them an inch and they'll take an ell,' and declined to make exceptions.
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Before approving any favors, Angela whispered, 'give them an inch and they'll take an ell,' and declined to make exceptions.
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