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Discover LudwigThe phrase "Free rein" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to indicate giving someone the freedom to act as they choose or to make their own decisions. Example: "The manager gave her team free rein to explore new ideas for the project."
Idiom
Free rein.
If someone has a free rein, they have the authority to make the decisions they want without any restrictions.
Dictionary
Free rein
noun
Loose rein, as of a horse
synonyms
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"Free Rein: Valentine's Day".
Make it "free rein".
I allow them free rein.
Now they have free rein".
Yours is free rein.
I had free rein.
"I was given totally free rein".
The children have nearly free rein.
That's where I'm allowed free rein".
The candidate gave them free rein.
It has also given free rein to prejudices and suspicions.
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