give someone an inch and they'll take a mile saying said about someone who has been given a small amount of power or freedom to do something, and then has tried to get a lot more 得寸进尺 I have a colleague who always wants more than what has been given. Give him an inch and he’ll take a mile. 我有一个同事,他总是想要比别人给他的更多。得寸进尺说的就是他。 |
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