give+rein+to
11give\ free\ rein\ to — • give rein to • give free rein to v. phr. To remove all restrictions or limitations from someone or something. When she wrote her first mystery novel, the talented novelist gave rein to her imagination …
12rein — [rān] n. [ME rene < OFr resne < VL * retina < L retinere: see RETAIN] 1. a narrow strap of leather attached to each end of the bit in the mouth of a horse, and held by the rider or driver to control the animal usually used in pl.: see… …
13rein — reinless, adj. /rayn/, n. 1. Often, reins. a leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit of a bridle, by which the rider or driver controls a horse or other animal by pulling so as to exert pressure on the bit. See illus. under harness. 2. any …
14rein — See: FREE REIN, GIVE REIN TO or GIVE FREE REIN TO …
15rein — See: FREE REIN, GIVE REIN TO or GIVE FREE REIN TO …
16rein — See: free rein, give rein to or give free rein to …
17give a loose to — phrasal or give loose to : to give freedom, full vent, or free rein to gave his usual loose to gaiety and mirth Henry Fielding * * * give a loose to To give rein or free vent to • • • Main Entry: ↑loose …
18give free rein to — See: GIVE REIN TO …
19give free rein to — See: GIVE REIN TO …
20give somebody free rein — give/allow sb/sth free/full ˈrein | give/allow free/full ˈrein to sth idiom to give sb complete freedom of action; to allow a feeling to be expressed freely • The designer was given free rein. • The script allows full rein to her larger than life …