The phrase "When you give them an inch, they will take a mile" reflects a type of flawed reasoning known as false dichotomy. This reasoning suggests that if you allow a small concession, it will inevitably lead to larger demands or overreach, implying only two extreme outcomes without acknowledging other possibilities or nuances in the situation.
When you give them an inch, they will take a mile.
Which kind of flawed reasoning is this?
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appeal to authority
appeal to authority
gambler’s fallacy
gambler’s fallacy
appeal to emotion
appeal to emotion
false dichotomy
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