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free hand
free handn. Freedom to do or decide as one sees fit.free hand n unrestricted freedom to act (esp in the phrase give (someone) a free hand) adj, adv, freehand(done) by hand without the use of guiding instruments: a freehand drawing. free′ hand′
n. unrestricted freedom or authority. [1925–30] free•hand (ˈfriˌhænd)
adj. 1. drawn or executed by hand without guiding instruments, measurements, or other aids: a freehand map. adv. 2. in a freehand manner: to draw freehand. [1860–65] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | free hand - freedom to do as you see fit; "many have doubts about giving him a free hand to attack"blank checkfreedom - the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints |
Translationsfree hand
a free handComplete freedom to do what one wants or chooses. Can you believe the boss gave me a free hand on this project? Finally, I can present a campaign with my own vision!See also: free, hand*free hand (with someone or something)Fig. freedom to exercise complete control over something. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; give someone ~.) I didn't get a free hand with the last project. John was in charge then, but he didn't get a free hand either.See also: free, handfree handAlso, free rein. Freedom to do or decide as one sees fit. For example, The teacher gave her assistant a free hand with the class, or They gave me free rein to reorganize the department. The first expression dates from the late 1800s, the second from the mid-1900s. See also: free, handfree hand
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