How to Pronounce "give a blank check"
expression
GIV-uh BLANGK-CHEK
giv-uh BLANGK-CHEK
Definition
To give someone total freedom or unlimited authority to decide or spend as they wish, without setting limits.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɫæŋk/ /ˈtʃɛk
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /blˈæŋk/ /tʃˈɛk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-uh BLANGK-CHEK
UK
giv-uh BLANGK-CHEK
Listen in Context
They gave a blank check to the new manager to make changes.
We can't just give a blank check to every request.
My boss gave a blank check to the design team for this project.
He basically gave her a blank check to do whatever she wants with the event.