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To give someone "free reign" means to allow them to do as they please; to not control them. The word, reign, refers to the leather straps used to control domesticated animals such as horses.
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What does the idiom give free rein mean?
If you give a horse free rein, you let it go wherever it wants without trying to control it. The idiom uses the same definition, only with people - you've given someone permission to do something however they wish to do it, without trying to control things.
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Can you give me a sentence using the word rein?
Rein in these questionable questions
What actors and actresses appeared in Free Rein - 2011?
The cast of Free Rein - 2011 includes: Bryan Brown Rachel Ward
What leadership styles involves employees the most a democratic leadership b autocratic leadership c free rein leadership d empowerment?
I am certain that it is free-rein leadership.Free-rein leadership - confirmed
Can you give a sentence using the words rein and reign?
He adjusted the horse's rein. Long may she reign.
Synopsis of free rein leadership?
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Can you give an example sentence with the word rein?
The king reined over the country. The rider took rein over his wild horse.
Rope used to prevent free movement of an animal?
Rein, leash or tether
What was the pope called in the rein of Henry VIII?
Leo X
What is a rein on a horse?
In western riding it's called "The Regulator"
How would an organization minimize the occurrence of groupthink?
By giving free rein to diverse opinions.
