leave one side of the net open—give the wrongdoer a way out ❍ ～的政策受到各界人士的拥护。The policy of giving the wrongdoers a way out was supported by personalities of various circles.
网开一面wang kai yi mian
leave one side of the net open—be lenient
网开一面
leave one side open—give sb a way out;be lenient or merciful
网开一面wǎnɡ kāi yī miàn
把捕捉鸟兽的网打开一面。比喻从宽处理罪犯。give the wrong doer a way-out, leave one side of the net open, give lenient treatment to sb.