Having no constraints (4,4)

I believe the answer is:

free rein

(Other definitions for free rein that I've seen before include "Give it to remove all constraints" , "Unlimited scope for action" , "Carte blanche" , "Liberty over actions" , "'The removal of constraints (4,4)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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