Make free with something
phrase
To use something abundantly or without restraint.
He made free with my money and I was left with nothing.
Often appears as...
- make free with money
- make free with facts
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Take liberties with someone or something.
She doesn't like it when strangers make free with her personal belongings.
Often appears as...
- make free with belongings
- make free with personal items
phrase
To use something abundantly or without restraint.
He made free with my money and I was left with nothing.
Often appears as...
- make free with money
- make free with facts
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Take liberties with someone or something.
She doesn't like it when strangers make free with her personal belongings.
Often appears as...
- make free with belongings
- make free with personal items
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Caution Implied
Using 'make free with' may suggest disapproval of how something is being used.
He made free with the office supplies for his own home.
Pro Tip 2/3Implies Familiarity
Often implies a degree of comfort or familiarity that might not be appropriate.
She made free with my computer without asking.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Overuse
Suggests using more of something than necessary or proper.
He's making free with the snacks; there won't be any left for the guests!
Pro Tip 1/3Caution Implied
Using 'make free with' may suggest disapproval of how something is being used.
He made free with the office supplies for his own home.
Pro Tip 2/3Implies Familiarity
Often implies a degree of comfort or familiarity that might not be appropriate.
She made free with my computer without asking.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Overuse
Suggests using more of something than necessary or proper.
He's making free with the snacks; there won't be any left for the guests!
Pro Tip 1/3Caution Implied
Using 'make free with' may suggest disapproval of how something is being used.
He made free with the office supplies for his own home.
Pro Tip 2/3Implies Familiarity
Often implies a degree of comfort or familiarity that might not be appropriate.
She made free with my computer without asking.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Overuse
Suggests using more of something than necessary or proper.
He's making free with the snacks; there won't be any left for the guests!
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