give (one) (one's) head



give (one) (one's) head

To let one do as one wishes; to grant one more freedom. I'm so glad my parents gave me my head—now, I can finally stay out until midnight on the weekends! I'm giving you your head on this project, and I hope to see some real innovation with it.
See also: give, head

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mikhailmee-khah-EEL (Russian)Russian, Bulgarian
Ruggierorood-JYE-roItalian
Denicedə-NEESEnglish
Vere-English
Mccollum[mə'kɔləm]
Ian[iən]