room for manoeuvre

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room for manoeuvre — idiom

1. the freedom or opportunity to change a plan, decision, or situation when new con

1.idiom
Definition

the freedom or opportunity to change a plan, decision, or situation when new conditions arise

Example

The strict budget left the committee very little room for manoeuvre if costs went up.

Negotiators need some room for manoeuvre so they can make compromises during talks.