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Katie Anh
2022-08-10 09:08
Give an Inch, Take a Mile proverb spoken language
The phrase originated from "give him an inch and he’ll take an ell" written in John Heywood’s collection of proverbs.
Used to say that if someone is given a little power or freedom to do something, then they will try to get a lot more.
I fed these abandoned cats once then they come to my home every day like it's my duty to feed them. It's true to give an inch and they'll take a mile.
Don't be too generous because people tend to expect you more than what you give to them. It's true to give an inch and they'll take a mile.
Though I'm afraid of things like "Give an inch and he'll take a mile", I just can't ignore these homeless people.
I lent you my car one day, and now, a week? It's true to give an inch and he'll take a mile.
To long for something/ to do something
Believe or act in accordance with your desires, usually in spite of the wants or feelings of others
Used to emphasize one's interest or eagerness to have or do something
To want to have or do something.
Whatever one wants
Do you see anything wrong?
