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*free hand (with someone or something) Fig. freedom to exercise complete control over something. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; give someone ~.) I didn't get a free hand with the last project. John was in charge then, but he didn't get a free hand either. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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If I had a free hand for ten minutes, there'd be two Cabinet Ministers eating bread and water instead of their dinners to-night. Simultaneously my free hand shot out for the black throat, just within reach, and the ebony finger tightened on the trigger. She put her free hand up to his shoulder, and then against his cheek, rubbing it softly. |
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