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Meanings of free hand in English

Freedom to do as you see fit.

Authorization given to a person allowing him or her to do whatever he or she wants.

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Examples for "carte blanche"
Examples for "carte blanche"
1
Amory gave his new manager carte blanche to make the necessary changes.
Nim Chimpsky: The Chimp Who Would Be Human
2
Between the two of us we had rock 'n' roll carte blanche.
High on arrival
3
Warm gloves, cool gloves, dark gloves, light gloves; you have carte blanche.
The Gold of Chickaree
4
Give me carte blanche and let me have some society this winter.
Jacqueline — Volume 2
5
Bancroft's instructions give you carte blanche as far as I know.
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Usage of free hand in English
1
Brought in as designer I was given somewhat of a free hand.
Jamaica Observer
2
I thought for a moment, rubbed my temple with my free hand.
John Dies at the End
3
Moments later I saw Luke raise his free hand and extend it.
The Great Book of Amber
4
With his free hand, he motioned for the waiting faeries to approach.
Darkest Mercy
5
I put my free hand on his shoulder, stopping his forward movement.
A kiss of shadows
6
This time her free hand caught the stone edge of the pool.
The Slow Regard of Silent Things
7
But reports are that Cowl and the Veils have a free hand.
Return of the Crimson Guard
8
As Edwin came nearer the soldier reached out with his free hand.
The buried giant
9
He put down his fork and reached and held her free hand.
Stash
10
His free hand slipped up her arm to just past her elbow.
It Must Be Love
11
She grabbed my free hand and wouldn't let it go- Ididn'tcomplain.
Boston noir
12
He held his free hand up, palm out, in a placating gesture.
The Fireman
13
I flexed the fingers of my free hand and prepared to strike.
Cold Days
14
As Rory approached, the man's free hand reached out and stopped him.
Hostile intent
15
Ignoring Ollie, I gestured with my free hand for Ryan to explain.
Bones Are Forever
16
It seemed unnecessary but... Fyn placed his free hand over his heart.
King rolen's kin: the uncrowned king
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