free spirit

This page is about the collocation free spirit

collocation pattern: adjective + noun

Meaning

a person who doesn't behave in a conventional way

For example

  • There are always a few free spirits around, but most people lead conventional lives.

  • Artists and musicians tend to be free spirits, but not many bankers or accountants are free spirits.

Quick Quiz

Joanne's a free spirit. She does whatever

a. she's meant to do

b. she's told to do

c. she wants to do
a) she's meant to do b) she's told to do c) she wants to do

Contributor: Matt Errey