English Explanatory Dictionary

give someone their head

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To allow (someone) to act without constraint: to give (someone) free rein.

Pronunciation

en-au-give someone his head.ogg

Word forms

give someone their head gives someone their head giving someone their head gave someone their head given someone their head

Etymology

From horse racing: to allow a horse freedom of movement of its head.

Related words

give head hand someone their head
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