得寸进尺的英文:
[Literal Meaning]
obtain/inch/further/foot
to get an inch but demand a foot

[解释]
得了一寸,还想再进一尺。形容非常贪婪。

[Explanation]
very greedy

[例子]
我们已经让步不再追究你的法律责任了,你不要得寸进尺。

[Example]
We've made compromise and won't sue you. You should not be so greedy.

[英语等价词]
Give one an inch, and one will take a mile.

参考例句:
  • "If you agree to carry the calf, they'll make you carry the cow"
    得寸进尺
  • "Give one an inch, and one will take a mile"
    得寸进尺
  • Give him an inch and he will take an ell
    得寸进尺
  • You give him an inch and he'll take a mile.
    得寸进尺。
  • Give him an inch and he will take a mile;ever greater demands;insatiable
    得寸进尺
  • Give him an inch and he’ll take an ell
    得寸进尺
  • Give him an inch and he will take a yard.
    得寸进尺
  • Give him an inch and he'll take an ell(谚)
    他得寸进尺。
  • Give him an inch and he'll take an ell.
    ((谚))得寸进尺。
  • Give him an inch and he will take a yard
    【谚】得寸进尺。

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