give someone line

Etymology
Referring to the use of a fishing line.

Verb

 * 1)  To unreel more fishing line so that a hooked fish has more freedom to tire itself out.
 * 2)  To allow a person more or less liberty until it is convenient to stop or check him/her.
 * 1)  To allow a person more or less liberty until it is convenient to stop or check him/her.