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)

See also: give, inch

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