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.

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feel free

We want everyone at MIT to feel free to pursue the groundbreaking work they came here to do.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

But for some, it’s also the moment they can feel free to explore the world around them.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 20, 2026

If the right team hits a homer, feel free to go ahead and cheer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

"I only feel free and open when I'm with my friends," he says.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

“Now that my job’s done,” said Mr. Bigelow uneasily, “I feel free to ask what you’re going to do with all this.”

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury

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