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give them an inch and they'll take a mile in German

give them an inch and they'll take a mile in German is gib jemandem den kleinen Finger und er nimmt die ganze Hand.

give them an inch and they'll take a mile in German

gib jemandem den kleinen Finger und er nimmt die ganze Hand

phrase

Granting someone a limited concession will encourage them to take greater liberties.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "give them an inch and they'll take a mile" in German?

"give them an inch and they'll take a mile" in German is gib jemandem den kleinen Finger und er nimmt die ganze Hand.

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