Question

(03.02 lc)
read the following lines of dialogue and answer the question that follows.
\are you sure you want to add that purple and green wallpaper to the bathroom?\
\the homeowner has given me carte blanche when it comes to redesigning this home. if i want to use that wallpaper, i can.\
what does the term \carte blanche\ mean in this dialogue?
○ until we see each other again
○ an admirable quality or trait
○ a private conversation between two people
○ unlimited authority, complete freedom

Explanation:

In the dialogue, the speaker says they can use the wallpaper if they want because the homeowner gave them "carte blanche" for redesigning. The phrase "unlimited authority, complete freedom" matches this context, as it implies the speaker has the freedom to make design choices without restriction. The other options ("until we see each other again", "an admirable quality or trait", "a private conversation between two people") do not fit the meaning of having freedom to redesign.

Answer:

D. unlimited authority, complete freedom