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give an inch |
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give an inch to agree to part of what someone wants or says My ex-husband never gave an inch on anything we disagreed about, even when I was right. Etymology: based on the saying give someone an inch and they'll take a mile (if you agree to part of what someone wants they will get all of what they want) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The final battle royale in ``American Idol'' saw Katharine McPhee and Taylor Hicks refusing to give an inch. Meanwhile, there are also those who believe that our waters are our last bastion of unfettered freedom and that the entire stack of dominoes (the American way of life included) will fall if we give an inch. Bob Seger is so well-endowed he could give an inch away and still have plenty. |
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