How to Pronounce "give a blank check to"
expression
GIV uh BLANK chek TOO
giv uh BLANK chek TOO
Definition
To allow someone to do whatever they want, often by giving them complete freedom, authority, or unlimited resources without restrictions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɫæŋk/ /ˈtʃɛk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /blˈæŋk/ /tʃˈɛk/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV uh BLANK chek TOO
UK
giv uh BLANK chek TOO
Listen in Context
The manager gave a blank check to her team for the project.
You shouldn't give a blank check to someone you don't trust.
The company gave a blank check to the new director to change the strategy.
The board basically gave a blank check to the CEO to hire whoever he wanted.