Free Hand (Noun)
Meaning
Freedom to do as you see fit; "many have doubts about giving him a free hand to attack".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The new manager was given a free hand to restructure the company as she saw fit.
- Many politicians have doubts about giving the military a free hand to deal with the crisis.
- He was given a free hand to design the new product, and the results were impressive.
- Giving the artist a free hand to experiment led to some remarkable innovations.
- The government's decision to give the task force a free hand to take action sparked controversy.