leave one side of the net open—give the wrongdoer a way out ? ～的政策受到各界人士的擁護。The policy of giving the wrongdoers a way out was supported by personalities of various circles.
網(wǎng)開一面wang kai yi mian
leave one side of the net open—be lenient
網(wǎng)開一面
leave one side open—give sb a way out;be lenient or merciful
網(wǎng)開一面wǎnɡ kāi yī miàn
把捕捉鳥獸的網(wǎng)打開一面。比喻從寬處理罪犯。give the wrong doer a way-out, leave one side of the net open, give lenient treatment to sb.