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Meaning

If someone tells you ‘feel free to’ it means they are giving you permission to do something. It’s a friendly and gracious way to give someone permission or encourage them to take an action.

Today’s Sentences

01

Feel free to use it.

Situation 1

We have free and rented office spaces available.

I’d like to try out the free space.

Sure.
We have all the basic office amenities as well as a green space, so feel free to use it.

Great, thank you.

Situation 2

Excuse me, my phone just died.
Do you think I could borrow your charger?

Feel free to use it.

Thank you so much.

No problem.

02

Feel free to change it.

Situation 1

Did you get the file I sent?

I did.

Feel free to change it, if needed.

I will, thanks!

Situation 2

What do you think of the floor designs?

They look great!

Feel free to change it.

Actually, there were a few minor things to address.

03

Feel free to help yourself.

Situation 1

Thank you for attending the book talk.

Thanks for having us!

We have some food prepared.
Feel free to help yourself!

Thank you.
It looks great!

Situation 2

Do you have any summer travel deals going on?

We have brochures here.
Feel free to help yourself.

Great, thanks!

You can call the number on the brochure for help with booking your vacation.

04

Feel free to bring a friend.

Situation 1

There’s a mix and mingle event this Sunday.

Really?
I always get so nervous meeting new people.

Feel free to bring a friend.

Ok, what a great way to meet new people.

Situation 2

The CEO is hosting an event for patrons next month.
Feel free to bring a friend.

What’s the event for?

I think he wants to raise brand awareness.
He believes that communication with the patrons is a priority.

I’ll RSVP as soon as I can.

05

Feel free to come to the party.

Situation 1

I’m having a birthday party next week.

It’s your birthday?
Happy early birthday.

Feel free to come to the party.
No gifts!

I’d love to come.
Send me the details.

Situation 2

We’re having an opening party with live music.

Really?

Feel free to come to the party!

I will, it sounds like fun.

How could I

How could I

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How did… go?

How did… go?

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I have an eye for

I have an eye for

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