make free with (someone or something)
make free with (someone or something)
To exploit or take liberties with someone or something; to treat someone or something without much care or tact. Why does it seem like everyone in the office makes free with the food in the fridge? It's clearly labeled! Most historical films make free with the facts in order to simplify the narrative. Please don't make free with the interns by making them get you coffee all day.
See also: free, make
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
make free with someone
to exploit someone; to take advantage of someone. You shouldn't make free with your employees. They are liable to take you to court. He was making free with his secretary, having her do his private business.
See also: free, make
make free with something
to use something freely; to exploit something. You can make free with the hot water. We have a huge tank. Sally is making free with the sugar I was saving for breakfast cereal.
See also: free, make
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
make free with
Take liberties with, treat very familiarly, as in That reporter makes free with the truth, or It's best not to make free with one's employees. This term was first recorded in 1714.
See also: free, make
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
make free with
treat without ceremony or proper respect; take liberties with.See also: free, make
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
make free with something
(disapproving) use something a lot, even though it does not belong to you: I think he’ll have something to say about you making free with all his things while he’s away.See also: free, make, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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