Meaning of 'Off the leash'
What does the saying 'Off the leash' mean?
Idiom: Off the leash
Meaning:
If someone is off the leash, they are no longer restricted or controlled.
Examples:
After retiring, she felt off the leash, finally travelling the world.
The new software update is off the leash, vastly improving efficiency.
With the children at camp, the parents were off the leash for a week.
His latest novel is off the leash, breaking all previous sales records.
Once the restrictions lifted, nightlife in the city was truly off the leash.
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