Carte Blanche

C2 8+

Synonyms of carte blanche

Antonyms of carte blanche

Collocations of carte blanche

full authority
Frequency: 70 %

The CEO gave her full authority to make decisions on behalf of the company.

complete freedom
Frequency: 65 %

The artist was granted complete freedom to create whatever he wanted for the exhibition.

unlimited power
Frequency: 60 %

The dictator had unlimited power over the country, with no checks or balances in place.

total control
Frequency: 55 %

The manager had total control over the project from start to finish.

blank check
Frequency: 50 %

The investor wrote him a blank check to fund his startup idea.

Idiomatic Expressions for carte blanche

  • Phrase: have carte blanche
    Meaning: to have unrestricted freedom or authority to do something
    Usage: The artist was given carte blanche to design the interior of the new restaurant.