How to Pronounce "give enough rope"
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /iˈnəf/, /ɪˈnəf/ /ˈɹoʊp
GIV i-NUHF ROHP
ɡˈɪv/ /ɪnˈʌf/ /ɹˈəʊp
giv in-UHF ROHP
Definition
To allow someone enough freedom or opportunity that they eventually get themselves into trouble or reveal their true character.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /iˈnəf/, /ɪˈnəf/ /ˈɹoʊp
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ɪnˈʌf/ /ɹˈəʊp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV i-NUHF ROHP
UK
giv in-UHF ROHP
Listen in Context
Sometimes it's best to give enough rope and let people show who they really are.
If you give enough rope to a liar, they will get caught in their own lies.
My boss likes to give enough rope before he criticizes someone's work.
Just give him enough rope and watch—he's bound to mess up eventually.