English Expression · Intermediate
feel free
To feel able without giving offense
Pronunciation: say feel free
Meaning
To feel comfortable or permitted to do something without fear of criticism or negative consequences.
Example
The co-pilot didn't feel free to speak up to the pilot in the cockpit.
The co-pilot didn't feel free to speak up to the pilot in the cockpit.
Practice tips
- Practice feel free out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.