If you show kindness to someone, they may exploit your generosity by demanding more and more.
Jos annat jollekulle jotain, hän väärinkäyttää ystävällisyyttäsi vaatimalla yhä enemmän.
| Proverb | Give someone an inch and they'll take a yard. |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you are give to someone, they will abuse your kindness by wanting more and more. |
| Note | There are variations in the measurements used in this proverb: 'mile' instead of 'yard', etc. |
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