idioms using “room”

Give (someone) room

To allow space or freedom

“She can become a great painter but must be given room to develop her talent and skill.”

(something) doesn’t leave the room

(something) must be kept secret

“What I’m about to tell you doesn’t leave this room; we’re going to launch a new product line this year.”

Elbow room

Space or freedom to move around

“The apartment’s location was fantastic but there was no elbow room at all.”

Make room for

Allow space for

“We need to make room for three more desks in this corner.”

Locker-room

Inappropriate (crude or vulgar) language

“The new salesman was told to stop the locker-room talk at the office.”