How to Pronounce "give free rein"
expression
GIV FREE RAYN
giv free RAYN
Definition
To allow someone to do whatever they want, or to act without restrictions or control, especially to let their ideas, creativity, or feelings flow freely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈfɹi/ /ˈɹeɪn
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /fɹˈiː/ /ɹˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV FREE RAYN
UK
giv free RAYN
Listen in Context
My teacher gave free rein to our imagination in the art project.
She gave free rein to her emotions and started to cry.
The manager gave free rein to his team to finish the project their way.
When you give free rein to creativity, amazing things can happen.