Conversely, the argument that artists should have carte blanche to express themselves, irrespective of potential ramifications, is equally problematic.
If they attack the US directly or they attack the Saudis, then all these countries will say, well, now we have carte blanche to go after the Islamic republic.
Every one, especially in young society, complained bitterly that Englishmen did not know a good dinner when they ate it, and could not order one if they were given carte blanche.
Certainly it will be pleasant to have carte blanche in our investigations; one can be sure that way of wasting no time, but it is something a little bizarre in this problem which arouses my interest.
I had previously taken a journey to S--- to purchase some new furniture: my cousins having given me carte blanche to effect what alterations I pleased, and a sum having been set aside for that purpose.
" " I cannot name a day, " said he, " till I have spoken to some others, whom I would wish to meet you." " Oh, leave all that to me; only give me a carte-blanche.