figurative. Contrasted with inch, span, etc.; esp. in proverbial phrase, give him an inch and he'll take an ell: meaning that undue advantage will…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > disadvantage > uselessness > misuse > [phrase] > take undue advantage (1) give him an inch and he'll take an ell1546 figurative. Contrasted with inch, span, etc.; esp. in proverbial phrase, give him an inch and he'll take an ell: meaning that undue advantage will… |
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