campo libero

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Italian

Etymology

Literally, free field. Compare French champ libre.

Noun

campo libero m (plural campi liberi)

  1. (idiomatic) free rein, free hand
    Synonyms: mano libera, carta bianca, campo franco
    • 2021 March 29, Federico Rampini, “Processo Floyd, è in gioco l'onore dell'America [Floyd trial, America's honor is at stake]”, in la Repubblica:
      Il lento degrado verso il disordine e la criminalità è accaduto anche altrove, soprattutto dove le proteste radicali e lo slogan "de-fund the police" hanno lasciato il campo libero alle gang e alla criminalità organizzata.
      The slow degradation towards disorder and criminality has also happened elsewhere, especially where radical protests and the slogan "de-fund the police" have given a free hand to gangs and organized crime.

Usage notes

  • Often preceded by avere (to have) or lasciare (to leave).