give someone their head
give someone their head
allow someone complete freedom of action
The image is of allowing a horse to go as fast as it wants rather than checking its pace with the bit and reins.
1994 - Charles Grant - X-Files : Goblins - Rather than try to derail him, however, it was better to give him his head and go along for the ride.
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