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
Nuno-Portuguese, Medieval Portuguese
IarlaithEER-lahIrish
SheldonSHEL-dənEnglish
Gu&Eth;Fri&Eth;R-Ancient Scandinavian
Ruba-Arabic
Lenard['leinɑ:t]