Phrase guide
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verb
To allow one to function unhindered, or without further overbearing oversight.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Synonyms: cut someone some slack
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To allow an enemy to function unhindered in the belief that they will end up harming or discrediting themself.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: give someone enough rope and they'll hang themself
Antonyms: none provided
History
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