give rein to (someone or something)



give rein to (someone or something)

To allow unchecked or unconstrained freedom to something or someone; to completely or freely indulge something or someone. George would make a great businessman if he didn't give rein to his emotions like that. It's a sure sign that this company is failing if they're willing to give rein to the interns like this. You have a nasty habit of giving rein to your drinking.
See also: give, rein

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Edythe-English
Scevola-Italian
Law[lɔ:]
Phoibos-Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
TiitusTEE:-toos (Finnish)Finnish, Estonian
BÉNÉDicte-French