lâcher la bride

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /la.ʃe la bʁid/ ~ /lɑ.ʃe la bʁid/

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Verb

lâcher la bride

1. (literally) to let go of the reins [with à ‘of a horse’]
2. (figuratively) to give free rein to; to ease up on, to ease off, to give (someone) more leeway [with à ‘someone’]

See also

• donner du mou
• débrider