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Give someone a run for their money be as good at something as someone who is known to be extremely good (최고 잘하는 사람 정도로 무엇을 잘하는): He was a very good actor and could have given any professional a run for his money.
Give someone a start startle or surprise someone(남을 깜짝 놀라게 하다): I planned a party to give my friends a start.
Give someone an earful scold someone, tell someone much information/gossip(꾸짖다, 잔소리를 늘어놓다): You always give me an earful about my defects and my lifestyle.
Give someone an inch and they will take a mile give someone a little and they will want more - some people are never satisfied(작은 것을 주었더니 더 큰 것을 바랜다, 봉당을 빌려주니 안방까지 달란다.)
Give someone enough rope give them the chance to get themselves into trouble or expose themselves(특히 실수하길 바라면서) ~를 제멋대로 하게 놔두다): The question was vague, giving the candidate enough rope to hang herself.