english
1
general::
let sth into sth UK to put something into a flat surface so that it does not stick out • A skylight had been let into the roof.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
2
general::
let on informal to tell other people about something that you know, especially when it is a secret • I suspect he knows more this than he's letting on.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
3
general::
let sb/sth out [ M ] to allow someone or something to leave a place, especially by opening a closed or fastened door • I heard a voice from the cupboard shouting "Let me out!"
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
4
general::
let sb off [ M ] to not punish someone who has committed a crime or done something wrong, or to not punish them severely • Instead of a prison sentence they were let off with a fine. • You won't be let off so lightly (= you will be punished more severely) the next time.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
5
general::
let sth down [ M ] AIR 2. UK If you let down something filled with air, you cause the air to go out of it • Someone let my tyres down while I was at the gym.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
6
general::
let out US When something that people go to, such as school or a show, lets out, it ends and everyone leaves • When does school let out for the summer?
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
7
general::
let sth off [ M ] to fire a gun or make something such as a bomb or fireworks explode • Don't let off fireworks near the house.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
8
general::
let sth out [ M ] CLOTHES 2. to make a piece of clothing wider by removing the sewing from the sides and sewing closer to the edge of the material • These trousers are too tight - I'm going to have to let them out.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
9
general::
let sth out [ M ] ESCAPE 1. to cause something to come out • He let the air out of the balloon. • She let out a scream (= She made this noise).
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
10
general::
let yourself in for sth to become involved in a difficult or unpleasant situation without intending to • Do you realize how much extra work you're letting yourself in for?
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
11
general::
verb gave permission: She let him continue. verb express a command: Let us finish the job. verb permit to enter: Let the dog come in. verb rent: Do you let rooms?
Simple Definitions
12
general::
let sth down [ M ] CLOTHES 1. If you let down a piece of clothing, you make it longer • My trousers shrank in the wash so I let them down.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
13
general::
let sb/sth in [ M ] to allow someone or something to enter • She opened the door and let me in. • These shoes are starting to let water in.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
14
general::
let sb in on sth to tell someone about something that is secret, or to allow someone to become involved in something which only very few people are involved in • Debbie agreed to let me in on her plans.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
15
general::
let sb down [ M ] to disappoint someone by failing to do what you agreed to do or were expected to do • You will be there tomorrow - you won't let me down, will you? • When I was sent to prison, I really felt I had let my parents down.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
16
general::
In addition to the idioms beginning with LET, Also see BLOW (LET) OFF STEAM; GIVE (LET) SOMEONE HAVE HIS OR HER HEAD; (LET SOMEONE) HAVE IT; LIVE AND LET LIVE. Also see under LEAVE.
American Heritage Idioms
17
general::
let up informal IMPROVE 1. If bad weather or an unpleasant situation lets up, it stops or improves • When the rain lets up we'll go for a walk.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
18
general::
let up informal STOP 2. to stop doing something that you have been doing continuously or in a determined way • Neil spent the entire evening moaning about his job - he just wouldn't let up. • The police insist that they are not letting up on their campaign against drugs.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs