Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Chinese term or phrase:
得寸进尺
English translation:
Give them an inch and they\'ll take a mile
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wonita (X)
Oct 17, 2007 18:23
16 yrs ago
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Chinese term
得寸进尺
Chinese to English
Art/Literary
Slang
英文有没有类似的习惯用语?
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Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 +1 | Give them an inch and they'll take a mile |
Caroline Moreno
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| 3 +1 | Give an inch, and they want a mile |
franksf
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| 4 | give an inch and take a mile |
karcsy
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| 3 | Avarice knows no bounds |
George Guo
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Proposed translations
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1 hr
Caroline Moreno
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
Quality, timely Chinese translation.
Native in: English 
Works in: Chinese to English, English
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Give them an inch and they'll take a mile
This is how I've always heard/read it. It has somewhat of a negative connotation, so you really wouldn't use it when talking about yourself.
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19 mins
Give an inch, and they want a mile
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Chile's Give Civilians an Inch - But They Want a MileChile's military gives civilians an inch - but they want a mile. Centrist ... Pinochet, under pressure, agreed to give civilians a modicum of influence in ...
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www.barking-moonbat.com/index.php/weblog/give_an_inch_and_t... - 56k - Cached - Similar pages
Give an Inch, and They Want a Mile - TopixGive an Inch, and They Want a Mile. “This initiative was brought forth solely by Bluff's without ever consulting the MSA or Muslim students. ...
www.topix.com/food/dining/2007/10/give-an-inch-and-they-wan... - 44k - Cached - Similar pages
Chile's Give Civilians an Inch - But They Want a MileChile's military gives civilians an inch - but they want a mile. Centrist ... Pinochet, under pressure, agreed to give civilians a modicum of influence in ...
www.owlnet.rice.edu/~poli354/Chile/831011_Arpetura.html - 13k - Cached
5 mins
give an inch and take a mile
Give an inch and take a mile - Idioms - by the Free Dictionary ...Definition of Give an inch and take a mile in the Idioms Dictionary. Give an inch and take a mile phrase. What does Give an inch and take a mile expression ...
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Note added at 27分钟 (2007-10-17 18:51:04 GMT)
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give an inch and take a mile (general format)
give <someone> an inch and <that someone> will take a mile.
examples:
Give him an inch & he'll take a
Give me an inch and I'll take a
idioms.thefreedictionary.com/Give+an+inch+and+take+a+mile - 25k - Cached - Similar pages
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Note added at 27分钟 (2007-10-17 18:51:04 GMT)
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give an inch and take a mile (general format)
give <someone> an inch and <that someone> will take a mile.
examples:
Give him an inch & he'll take a
Give me an inch and I'll take a
8 hrs
George Guo
China
China
Native in Chinese
China
For customer's better
Native in: Chinese 
Works in: English to Chinese, Chinese to English, Arabic to Chinese, and 19 more.
Avarice knows no bounds
it refers to the insatiable desire.
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