- let on something
- let on somethingto pretend something. •
She let on that she was a college graduate.
•He looked quite tired, but that wasn't how he let on.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
let on something
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let out (something) — 1. to make a piece of clothing larger. Can this skirt be let out at the side? 2. to make something known. If anyone lets out this information, they will face immediate punishment. 3. to suddenly make a sound. Elena let out an ear splitting scream … New idioms dictionary
let slip something — let slip (something) to say something that you did not intend to say because you wanted to keep it secret. Pam let slip an interesting bit of gossip yesterday. Stupidly, I let it slip that they d decided not to give him the job. (often + that) … New idioms dictionary
let fly something — let fly (something) to start shouting angrily. I was so angry I let fly at them as soon as they came in. (sometimes + at) Gripping the arms of his chair, he let fly a barrage of offensive comments … New idioms dictionary
let slip something — let ˈslip sth idiom to give sb information that is supposed to be secret • I happened to let it slip that he had given me £1 000 for the car. • She tried not to let slip what she knew. Main entry: ↑slipidiom … Useful english dictionary
let fall something — ˌlet ˈfall sth idiom to mention sth in a conversation, by accident or as if by accident Syn: ↑drop • She let fall a further heavy hint. Main entry: ↑letidiom … Useful english dictionary
let loose something — let ˈloose sth idiom to make a noise or remark, especially in a loud or sudden way • She let loose a stream of abuse. Main entry: ↑looseidiom … Useful english dictionary
let someone/something go — 1) allow someone or something to escape or go free they let the hostages go ■ dismiss an employee 2) (also let go or let go of) relinquish one s grip on someone or something Adam let go of the reins | figurative you must let the past go … Useful english dictionary
let someone/something be — stop disturbing or interfering with let him be he knows what he wants … Useful english dictionary
let someone/something loose — release someone or something let the dog loose for a minute ■ allow someone freedom of action in a particular place or situation people are only let loose on the system once they have received sufficient training ■ suddenly utter a sound or… … Useful english dictionary
let someone/something alone — see alone … Useful english dictionary
let something slide — let (someone/something) slide to not do anything about someone or something. She misbehaved a bit when she got here, and I let her slide because she was in a strange city. It s easy to let exercise slide when you feel bad, but that s when you… … New idioms dictionary
