How to Pronounce "free hand"
expression
ˈfɹi/ /ˈhænd
FREE-hand
fɹˈiː/ /hˈænd
free-HAND
Definition
To have the complete freedom or authority to do something as you choose, often in decision making or carrying out a task.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹi/ /ˈhænd
British English
fɹˈiː/ /hˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FREE-hand
UK
free-HAND
Listen in Context
The manager gave me a free hand to decorate the office.
You will have a free hand to choose your own team.
She was given a free hand to run the project.
If you give designers a free hand, they’ll get creative with the space.