give enough rope

释义

1. give sb enough rope

   放任自由，任其为所欲为（使其犯错误或出丑）

   to allow sb freedom to do what they want, especially in the hope that they will make a mistake or look silly

   The question was vague, giving the interviewee enough rope to hang herself.这个问题模棱两可，参加面试的人会胡乱发挥从而出错。

同一词条的短语

• on the ropes
• show the ropes
• be at the end of your tether
• money for jam rope
• rope in
• rope off