idioms using “free”

Feel free (usually, to do something)

Said when saying someone is allowed to do something

“Feel free to speak up whenever you have something to add to the discussion.”

Home free

To finish the difficult part of something and be near a successful conclusion

“After the client agrees to the proposal, we’re home free; the legal department will handle it from that point.”

Give someone a free reign

To give someone total freedom to control or run something

“The vice-president must trust Kamiya-san; he gave him a free reign to negotiate the deal.”

Free ride

To get something at no cost

“Many resent that Tanaka-san gets a free ride just because he is the president’s son.”

Free up

To make available, untie

“Closing down the factory will free up resources that we can use to expand R&D.”