Both Uses of
free rein
in
Harry Potter (#2) and the Chamber of Secrets
- Didn't you say that the whole affair had been bungled, and that you should have been given a free rein from the first?
Chpt 16 *free rein = permission to act free of constraints
- We'll make sure everyone's out of your way. You'll be able to tackle the monster all by yourself. A free rein at last.
Chpt 16free rein = the ability to act free of constraints
Definition:
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(free rein) freedom or unconstrained use (can act free of constraints)