Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

give someone a longer leash

idiom

/ɡɪv ˈsʌmwʌn ə ˈlɔŋɡər liʃ/

Definition

To allow someone more freedom or independence than they previously had.

Examples

After a few months of responsible behavior, the manager decided to give him a longer leash at work.
She felt more confident when her parents gave her a longer leash during her college years.

Meaning

This phrase implies that a person is being trusted with greater autonomy or is being given the opportunity to make their own decisions without strict oversight.