I read this sentence in a book but didn't understand meaning of ( given free rein ) - the sentence is :
the human mind is capable of over 60000 thoughts a day, and ,given free rein ,more than 90 percent of them are the same ones you had the day before .
2007-02-26 17:12:23 · 6 answers · asked by saleh_sepehri 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
Giving something free rein is like letting it do it's own thing; by itself, without control.
2007-02-26 17:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by Crystal N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free rein means that there are no constraints or limits. If you let the reins of a horse fall away, the horse will do as it pleases. In this context, if you did not self-limit yourself, this is what would occur
2007-02-27 07:59:14 · answer #2 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its like when you let a horse run free and do not rein it in.
2007-02-27 02:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unlimited
Total freedom
Infinite thoughts
2007-02-27 01:22:22 · answer #4 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free reign means unfettered (unrestricted) movement or action.
2007-02-27 02:04:08 · answer #5 · answered by blueshoe711 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just let it go, no restraints, freedom.
2007-02-27 03:18:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋