elbow room
The term "elbow room" originated from Shakespeare's play "King John" and is used both literally and metaphorically to describe sufficient space or freedom.
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Definition
B2Everyday Life
Enough space to move comfortably without feeling cramped.
Example
- The small car didn't provide much elbow room for the passengers.
B2Figurative
(metaphorical)Freedom to act, think, or make decisions without restrictions.
Example
- She needed more elbow room to implement her new ideas at work.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "elbow room":
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