Give Free Rein To (someone Or Something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Give Free Rein To (someone Or Something) Idiom mean?

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give free rein to (someone or something) What does give free rein to (someone or something) mean?	to allow someone to be completely in charge of something, to give someone or something freedom	The man was given free rein to do what he wanted in his new job.
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Fresh from the oven What does "Fresh from the oven" mean?	If something is fresh from the oven, it is very new.

gas up What does "gas up" mean?	to fill up a gas tank	We must gas up before we leave on our holiday tomorrow.
as red as a lobster What does "as red as a lobster" mean?	very red	The girl was as red as a lobster after sitting in the sun all day.
clear the decks What does "clear the decks" mean?	to clear away things and prepare for action, to get out of the way	"Let`s clear the decks and get everyone out of the house so that we can begin work."
feel blue What does "feel blue" mean?	feel sad and depressed.	"I'm feeling blue because I haven't had anymail except bills for a long, long time."
crib What does "crib" mean?	a dwelling or home.	Come on and check out my crib. It's just around the corner.
have egg on one's face What does "have egg on one's face" mean?	to become embarrassed because of something that is obvious to everyone or after you make a mistake	I had egg on my face after I learned that I had suggested the wrong day for the wedding.
land an account What does "land an account" mean?	to acquire an account	The salesman landed a large account on his first day of work.
amount to (something) What does "amount to (something)" mean?	to become successful	The boy will never amount to anything if he does not change his behavior.
cut a deal What does "cut a deal" mean?	to make an agreement, to make a deal/arrangement	We cut a deal and left the meeting in a positive mood.
one's flesh and blood What does "one's flesh and blood" mean?	a close relative	The girl is my flesh and blood so I felt terrible when she got into trouble.
in fine feather What does "in fine feather" mean?	in good humor	My friend is in fine feather today. He has been laughing all morning.

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Give Free Rein To (someone Or Something) Idiom