Give a thief enough rope and he will hang himself.
欲擒先縱。
| 發 音 | Pronounce
yù qín xiān zòng |
|---|---|
| 解 釋 | Explanation
欲：想要；擒：捕捉；縱：放開。故意先放開他，使他放松戒備，充分暴露，然後再把他捉住 |
| 英文解釋 | If you give someone that you suspect of bad behavior the freedom to behave badly, eventually he or she will be caught and punished. |
| 英文造句 | Jill: I think Matilda’s been stealing things out of my desk. Should I tell the boss?
Jane: No; give her enough rope and she’ll hang herself. One of these days she’ll steal something important, the boss will find out for himself, and he’ll fire her. |
