give (one) (one's) freedom
give (one) (one's) freedom
To free or release one from something, such as a situation or agreement. If you're not in love with Gloria, then you need to give her her freedom—it's only fair. This living arrangement just isn't working out—I have to give Ben his freedom.
See also: freedom, give
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
give one one's freedom
to set someone free; to divorce someone. Mrs. Brown wanted to give her husband his freedom. Well, Tom, I hate to break it to you this way, but I have decided to give you your freedom.
See also: freedom, give, one
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- give one freedom
- give (one) a free hand
- give/allow somebody/something free/full rein
- allow
- allow (one) free rein
- freedom
- freedom of maneuver
- freedom of/room for manoeuvre
- maneuver
- manoeuvre