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

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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.