give someone enough rope
给某人自由或机会来自取灭亡;任其自生自灭
口语·任其自取灭亡
英文释义
to give someone enough freedom or leeway to make mistakes or reveal their true character, often resulting in their own downfall or failure
例句
Don't warn him; just give him enough rope and he'll hang himself.
典故来源
源自给犯人足够绳子让其自缢的比喻,指给予自由使其自取灭亡。