His manager had given him a free hand to make whatever changes he felt necessary.
(often + to do something)New idioms dictionary. 2014.
give a free hand — allow freedom of action, allow to act under one s own discretion … English contemporary dictionary
give someone a free hand — give (someone) a free hand to allow someone to do whatever they think is necessary in a particular situation. His manager had given him a free hand to make whatever changes he felt necessary. (often + to do something) … New idioms dictionary
free hand — [ˌfriː hænd] have a free hand [ freedom of action ] to give smb. a free hand to get … Combinatory dictionary
give one a free hand — See: FREE HAND … Dictionary of American idioms
give one a free hand — See: FREE HAND … Dictionary of American idioms
give\ one\ a\ free\ hand — See: free hand … Словарь американских идиом
have a free hand — give (someone) a free hand to allow someone to do whatever they think is necessary in a particular situation. The editor said I could have a free hand in designing the cover page. (sometimes + in + doing something) … New idioms dictionary
free — [frē] adj. freer, freest [ME fre < OE freo, not in bondage, noble, glad, illustrious, akin to Ger frei, Du vrij < IE base * prei , to be fond of, hold dear > FRIEND, Sans priyá , dear, desired] 1. a) not under the control of some other… … English World dictionary
free — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. at liberty, unrestrained; exempt; gratuitous, free of charge; lavish, profuse. v. t. unfetter, release; rid [of] (see ejection). See freedom, exemption, nonpayment, liberality. II (Roget s IV) modif … English dictionary for students
free — [[t]fri͟ː[/t]] ♦ freer, freest, frees, freeing, freed 1) ADJ If something is free, you can have it or use it without paying for it. free of charge → see charge The seminars are free, with lunch provided. ...a free brochure with details of gift… … English dictionary
