open field

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Meaning · English

A situation with no obstacles or limitations

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một tình huống không có chướng ngại vật hoặc hạn chế

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Literally: a field with no boundaries
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

The new policy has given us an open field to innovate

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “open field” mean?

A situation with no obstacles or limitations Literally: a field with no boundaries

Is “open field” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.