give someone their head en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From horse racing: to allow a horse freedom of movement of its head.
Meanings
- (idiomatic) To allow (someone) to act without constraint: to give (someone) free rein.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gives someone their head | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| given someone their head | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| gave someone their head | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| giving someone their head | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |