A Free Hand

Pronunciation: /ə friː hænd/

Definitions of a free hand

noun a person's power or opportunity to act or make decisions without being restricted by others

Example Sentences

A1 She was given a free hand to decorate the classroom however she liked.

A2 The manager trusted her employees enough to give them a free hand in completing their tasks.

B1 The artist was given a free hand to create whatever masterpiece he desired for the exhibition.

B2 The CEO decided to give the marketing team a free hand in designing the new ad campaign.

C1 The government granted the committee a free hand to make decisions on behalf of the citizens.

C2 The judge gave the defense attorney a free hand in presenting evidence during the trial.

Examples of a free hand in a Sentence

formal The manager gave the team leader a free hand to make decisions on the project.

informal I have a free hand to decorate my room however I want.

slang She was given a free hand to do whatever she pleased at the party.

figurative The artist was given a free hand to express their creativity in the new mural.

Grammatical Forms of a free hand

• past tense: had a free hand
• plural: free hands
• comparative: freer hand
• superlative: freest hand
• present tense: has a free hand
• future tense: will have a free hand
• perfect tense: has had a free hand
• continuous tense: is having a free hand
• singular: a free hand
• positive degree: free hand
• infinitive: to have a free hand
• gerund: having a free hand
• participle: having a free hand

Origin and Evolution of a free hand

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'a free hand' originated from the practice of giving someone the freedom to act without restrictions or interference.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe having the freedom to act without constraints, the phrase evolved to also signify having full authority or discretion in a particular matter.