feel free

Idioms

Be uninhibited about doing or saying something. For example, Feel free to borrow the car whenever you need it, or You want to state the case? Feel free. For a synonym, see be my guest.

Example Sentences

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Add to the mix concerns that stock market declines are hurting the wealth effect—when Americans feel free to spend as the value of their portfolios rise.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

But do feel free to give the company a reasonable suggestion of what you consider proper restitution — say, a full replacement for a defective product.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Will they feel free to go hard in a knockout game?

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

What I’m suggesting is simple: when someone is having a rough stretch, showing up is always more important than showing off, so feel free to rethink what “showing up” looks like for you.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2026

Mr. Black goes on about how he wants us to feel free to choose the places that strike our fancy, no matter how obscure or far away.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

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