wiggle room

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wiggle room noun

wiggle room

noun

Learner's definition of WIGGLE ROOM

[noncount] US, somewhat informal

: the ability to make small changes in a plan, schedule, etc., if they are needed（变动计划等的）余地

We should allow for some wiggle room [=flexibility] when we plan the schedule.我们制订计划时应当留有余地。
The salesman has some wiggle room to reduce the price of the car.这名推销员有适当降低这辆车价格的权限。