22 янв. 2023 г. · While the correct expression is "free rein" as in giving a horse control, "reign" is often substituted as it also implies rulership. It's one of ...

19 янв. 2020 г. · Reins are used to control animals. When you give them free rein you give up your control. So to give free rein to someone means you let them do what needs to ...

17 июл. 2021 г. · “Taking the reigns” is an analogy. Reigns are the equivalent of the steering wheel on a horse. That is, you control the horse using the reigns.

3 сент. 2024 г. · It's very common to see “reign in” written where it should be “rein in.” Also *"free reign" instead of "free rein". And there's also another ...

28 окт. 2018 г. · Someone's "reign" is their period of rule. "Free reign" would mean unrestricted rule (e.g. freedom to do whatever you want).

24 окт. 2024 г. · I absolutely grit my teeth whenever I see "reign it in" or "free reign"! Upvote

16 нояб. 2024 г. · To be fair, I think most people believe "free reign" means free authority or influence over a situation, than to be free to guide your decisions ...

12 сент. 2017 г. · Generally, it is an admonishment, telling the person to calm down or become less agitated/argumentative. The opposite is to leave someone to ...

1 июн. 2024 г. · So, free rein (correct) or free reign (kind of correct), but never free range - unless you're talking about poultry or livestock.

28 нояб. 2023 г. · It's free-range, reign isn't the word you're looking for. Mine are on grass from sun up to sundown, but they don't get to go anywhere they ...