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What is the origin of the phrase give him enough rope and he will hang himself?
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∙ 10y ago
it means that to catch a criminal (and presumably have him hanged), the surest way is to let him betray himself or be caught in the act by affording him greater leeway/opportunity (as in a slacking rope)
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∙ 16y agoIf you are doing something wrong or lying give you some more time. You will get caught in your sin.
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