free rein

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A rein of a horse held loosely so that the animal can move more freely; also, the free condition that this gives to a horse.
The absence of constraints; freedom to act, decide, or speak.

/ˌfɹiː ˈɹeɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-free rein.wav /ˌfɹi ˈɹeɪn/

free rein free reins free reign

From free (adjective) + rein.

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draw rein rein in

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