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单词 free rein
释义

free rein in American English

noun
unhampered freedom of movement, choice, or action
Students have free rein to choose their own class schedules
Word origin
[1950–55]

Examples of 'free rein' in a sentence
free rein

He is happiest when his brain is given free rein.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
I thought it was great that we all had free rein with choosing songs.
The Sun (2011)
We offer them a free rein and time out from designing frocks all day.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He was a low-maintenance gardener, too: nothing cleared away so disease had free rein.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
As the story gathers pace, both women start allowing their manias free rein.
The Times Literary Supplement (2010)
They have free rein to supplement their pathetic salaries through plunder and extortion.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Here, all his frustrated dreams of being a dancer are given free rein.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But not everyone is convinced that a free rein is a good idea.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)

All related terms of 'free rein'

give free rein
to allow considerable freedom ; remove restraints
give (free) rein to
to allow to act without restraint
give someone free rein
to give someone all the freedom they want or need to do something
to give someone free rein
If you give free rein to someone, you give them a lot of freedom to do what they want .
give free rein to/give full rein to
If you give free rein to someone, you give them a lot of freedom to do what they want .
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