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1. uncountable nounElbow room is the freedom to do what you want to do or need to do in a particular situation. [informal] His speech was designed to give himself more political elbow room. Synonyms: scope, room, space, freedom More Synonyms of elbow room 2. uncountable nounIf there is enough elbow room in a place or vehicle, it is not too small or too crowded. [informal] There was not much elbow room in the cockpit of a Snipe. elbow room in British English (ˈɛlbəʊ rʊm ) noun1. room to move There was not much elbow room in the cockpit of a Snipe. 2. scope to function His speech was designed to give himself more political elbow room. the freedom to do what you need or want to do in a particular situation His overall message to governors, though, was that he intends to give them more elbowroom to encourage innovation at the state level. enough space to move freely or feel comfortable, without feeling crowded or cramped There was not much elbow room in the cockpit. Examples of 'elbow room' in a sentenceelbow room Definition sufficient scope to move or to function His speech was designed to give himself more political elbow room. Additional synonymsDefinition the power to order one's own actions freedom to buy and sell at the best price Synonyms licence, latitude, a free hand, free rein, play, power, range, opportunity, ability, facility, scope, flexibility, discretion, leeway, carte blanche, blank cheque, elbowroom Definition scope for freedom of action and thought She will be given every latitude in forming a new government. Synonyms scope, liberty, indulgence, freedom, play, room, space, licence, leeway, laxity, elbowroom, unrestrictedness Definition flexibility of action or expenditure Schoolteachers rarely have leeway to teach the way they want. Synonyms room, play, space, margin, scope, latitude, elbowroom Nearby words ofelbow room - elated
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