The statement "When you give them an inch, they will take a mile" reflects a form of flawed reasoning known as false dichotomy. This reasoning suggests that there are only two extreme outcomes: either you give someone a little (an inch) and they will take everything (a mile), implying that there is no middle ground or possibility of moderation.
When you give them an inch, they will take a mile.
Which kind of flawed reasoning is this?
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appeal to emotion
appeal to emotion
false dichotomy
false dichotomy
appeal to authority
appeal to authority
gambler’s fallacy
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