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Give/allow somebody/something free/full rein

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Leadership TrustPlay
Used when someone trusted with leadership is allowed to make decisions without constant oversight. SlideAs the new director, she was given free rein to overhaul the marketing strategy.
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Creative FreedomPlay
Indicates full creative control in artistic or work projects. SlideThe author was given free rein to write the screenplay as he imagined it.
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Parental TrustPlay
Shows that parents allow their children to make choices, trusting in their judgement. SlideTeenagers are often given free rein to decorate their own bedrooms.