How to Pronounce "a free hand"
expression
uh FREE HAND
uh free HAND
Definition
To have the complete freedom or permission to do something in the way you think is best, without restrictions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɹi/ /ˈhænd
British English
æɪ/ /fɹˈiː/ /hˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh FREE HAND
UK
uh free HAND
Listen in Context
She was given a free hand to decorate the office.
The manager has a free hand in choosing the team members.
You will have a free hand on this project.
The boss told me, "You have a free hand—do whatever you need to get the job done."