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"give enough rope and he'll hang himself" in Chinese (Simplified)

给他足够的自由,他会自取灭亡

Definition

这个表达意思是,如果让某人有足够的自由或机会,他们最终会犯错或自取灭亡。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于口语、稍有年代感的表达。常在说某人如果没人管,最终会自讨苦吃时使用。类似表达有“自作自受”。

Examples

If you give enough rope and he'll hang himself, he will show his true colors.

如果你**给他足够的自由,他会自取灭亡**,他就会显露本性。

The manager prefers to give enough rope and he'll hang himself with dishonest workers.

经理喜欢用**给他足够的自由,他会自取灭亡**对待不诚实的员工。

Sometimes it's better to give enough rope and he'll hang himself than to argue.

有时候,**给他足够的自由,他会自取灭亡**,比争吵更好。

Just wait, give enough rope and he'll hang himself—he always messes up eventually.

再等等,**给他足够的自由,他会自取灭亡**——他总会搞砸的。

I'm not worried—give enough rope and he'll hang himself with those lies.

我不担心,**给他足够的自由,他会自取灭亡**,靠那些谎言撑不了多久。

People who always show off—just give enough rope and he'll hang himself and the truth will come out.

那些总是炫耀的人——**给他足够的自由,他会自取灭亡**,真相终会浮现。