feel free
idiom
—used to tell someone that there is no reason to hesitate about doing something
Feel free to leave whenever you like.
"May I try a sample?" "Feel free."
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To keep things spicy this year, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below, and don't forget to rally your fellow fans to make sure your favorites win!
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Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
If the taste of ginger is too strong, feel free to add honey, lemon, or other flavors.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2025
People feel free to throw out the first, poorly-thought-out, vacuous reaction to any news story — whether based in fact or fiction, and regardless of negative consequences.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
So no surprising them with a pie at Thanksgiving dinner—but feel free to bring them some chocolates or quality coffee instead.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
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Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
If the taste of ginger is too strong, feel free to add honey, lemon, or other flavors.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2025
People feel free to throw out the first, poorly-thought-out, vacuous reaction to any news story — whether based in fact or fiction, and regardless of negative consequences.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
So no surprising them with a pie at Thanksgiving dinner—but feel free to bring them some chocolates or quality coffee instead.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for feel free
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“Feel free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20free. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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