give free rein to (one)

give free rein to (one)

To give one complete freedom to do what one wants or chooses. "Rein" refers to the reins of a horse. Can you believe the boss gave free rein to me? Finally, I can present a campaign with my own vision!
See also: free, give, rein
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

give free rein to someone

 and give someone free rein
Fig. to allow someone to be completely in charge (of something). (Alludes to loosening the reins of a horse and therefore control.) The boss gave the manager free rein with the new project. The principal gave free rein to Mrs. Brown in her classes.
See also: free, give, rein
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

give free rein to

see under free hand.
See also: free, give, rein
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

give

/lend an ear
To pay close attention; listen attentively.

give

free/full rein to
To release from restraints; allow to go unchecked: gave free rein to her emotions.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
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