free rein
US /friː reɪn/
UK /friː reɪn/
1.
vrije teugels, vrije hand
complete freedom of action or decision
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The manager gave his team free rein on the new project.
De manager gaf zijn team vrije teugels bij het nieuwe project.
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Artists were given free rein to express themselves.
Kunstenaars kregen vrije teugels om zich uit te drukken.