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free rein

–noun
unhampered freedom of movement, choice, or action: Students have free rein to choose their own class schedules.

Origin:
1950–55
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free rein  
n.  Unlimited freedom to act or make decisions: gave me free rein to reorganize the department.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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Idioms & Phrases

free rein

see free hand.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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