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

give them an inch and they'll take a mile in Japanese is ひさしを貸して母屋を取られる.

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

ひさしを貸して母屋を取られる
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Pronounced: hisashiokashiteomoyaotorareru
Granting someone a limited concession will encourage them to take greater liberties.
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What is "give them an inch and they'll take a mile" in Japanese?

"give them an inch and they'll take a mile" in Japanese is ひさしを貸して母屋を取られる.

How do you pronounce ひさしを貸して母屋を取られる?

"give them an inch and they'll take a mile" in Japanese is ひさしを貸して母屋を取られる, pronounced "hisashiokashiteomoyaotorareru".

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