give somebody enough rope
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give somebody enough rope — idiom
1. To let someone act freely, hoping they will make a mistake or reveal their true
1.idiom
Definition
To let someone act freely, hoping they will make a mistake or reveal their true nature.
Example
The manager gave the intern enough rope, and he soon made a big error.
Why did you give him enough rope? He will only cause trouble.