wiggle room (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈwɪɡ.əl ˌruːm/
Definition
The amount of freedom or flexibility available to maneuver, negotiate, or make changes within a given situation, plan, or set of rules.
Examples
The contract was very strict, leaving no wiggle room for negotiation.
We have some wiggle room in the budget to cover unexpected expenses.
She felt they had enough wiggle room to adjust their travel plans.
How to Use wiggle room
- wiggle room (collocation)
- Flexibility or freedom to maneuver or negotiate. — "There's not much wiggle room in the budget for new equipment."
- have wiggle room (collocation)
- To possess flexibility or freedom to maneuver. — "We have enough wiggle room to consider alternative solutions."
- leave wiggle room (collocation)
- To create or allow for flexibility or maneuverability. — "The contract was written to leave wiggle room for future changes."
- no wiggle room (collocation)
- Complete lack of flexibility or freedom to maneuver. — "The rules are very strict, and there is no wiggle room."
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