Idiom: give an inch

Meaning

Idiom: give an inch

Note: This is often used in the negative (not give an inch) to show that someone refuses to agree or compromise at all.

— I had to divorce my husband because he never gave an inch about anything.

— Sometimes if you give an inch, the other person also becomes more agreeable and you can find a solution to the problem.

— As they say: Give an inch and they'll take a mile.

— This time, we're not giving an inch with this client—that's exactly why we insisted he sign a contract after our last dispute.

— I'm willing to give an inch, if my opponent is willing to do the same.

— I'm never going to give an inch to my coworker again because she never agrees with anything I suggest.

— Please don't give an inch with a babysitter again—if she can't come for the entire evening, then we need to hire someone else.

— Your brother never gives an inch in any discussion and it's tiring to talk to him about anything.