wiggle room

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Word: Wiggle Room

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: "Wiggle room" refers to the flexibility or extra space you have to make changes or interpret something differently. It often means that there is some leeway or options available, allowing for adjustments or different interpretations.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "wiggle room" when talking about situations where there is some freedom to make changes or when something isn’t strict or fixed.
• It is often used in discussions about rules, agreements, or plans where there is a possibility to negotiate or adapt.

Example:

• "The manager gave us some wiggle room in the deadline, so we can take a bit more time to finish the project."

Advanced Usage:

In more complex discussions, "wiggle room" can also refer to legal agreements or business negotiations where parties have some flexibility in the terms they can agree upon.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "wiggle room," but you may encounter phrases like "flexibility" or "leeway" which convey a similar idea.

Different Meaning:

While "wiggle room" primarily refers to flexibility in interpretation or options, it can also suggest a physical space to move (although this is less common). For example: - "The car was parked so closely that there was no wiggle room to get out."

Synonyms:

• Flexibility
• Leeway
• Room for maneuver
• Breathing space

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There aren’t specific idioms that include "wiggle room," but you might hear phrases like: - "Cut some slack" (to allow someone some freedom or leniency). - "Play it by ear" (to make decisions as you go along rather than sticking to a strict plan).

Summary:

"Wiggle room" is a useful term to express the idea of having some flexibility or options in a situation.

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Noun

1. flexibility of interpretation or of options
   • the request left some wiggle room for future restructuring