Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The new CEO is in favour of giving plenty of elbow room to the managers.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. freedom to do what one wants
- "Elbow room" refers to having enough space or freedom to act and make decisions without constraints.
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The sentence, "The new CEO is in favour of giving plenty of elbow room to the managers," means allowing the managers the freedom to make their own decisions and work independently.
So, the correct meaning is: "freedom to do what one wants."