let · v
let sb/sth in/past/through, etc.
B2 to allow someone or something to move to a particular place
Dictionary examples:
They won't let us past the gate. (15.1)
The roof lets in a lot of rain. (24.7)
let me/us
B2 something that you say when you are offering to help someone
Dictionary examples:
Let me carry your suitcase. (15.4)
let alone
C1 used to emphasize that something is more impossible than another thing
Dictionary examples:
You couldn't trust her to look after your dog, let alone your child. (35.7)
let go
C2 to be relaxed and enjoy yourself
Dictionary examples:
Just let go and have a little fun! (14.4)
let go (of sb/sth)
C2 to stop holding someone or something
Dictionary examples:
I let go of the feather and it floated to the ground. (38.5)
Hold onto the rope and don't let go! (42.2)
let go (of sth)
C2 to stop thinking about, wanting, or being angry about something
Dictionary examples:
I have tried to let go of the past. (16.8)
You've been angry for weeks not - it's time to let go now. (16.8)
let's face it
C2 ssomething that you say before you say something that is unpleasant but true
Dictionary examples:
Let's face it, we're not getting any younger. (29.2)
let your guard down
C2 to relax when you should be careful or ready to deal with something
Dictionary examples:
He's worried that if he lets his guard down someone may take advantage of him. (50.5)
let your hair down
C2 to be very relaxed and enjoy yourself a lot
Dictionary examples:
I'd love to see Clare let her hair down for once. (22.2)
let off steam
C2 to get rid of your anger, excitement, etc. by being noisy or using a lot of energy
Dictionary examples:
The children need to run around and let off steam. (38.3)
let sb know (sth)
A2 to tell someone something
Dictionary examples:
Let me know if aliens land in your garden! (0.0)
Please let me know when you become a superhero! (0.0)
Let us know when your cat starts speaking English! (0.0)
Let me know if you can come on Friday. (12.9)
I'll let you know when we've set a date for the meeting. (31.1)
let's
A2 something that you say when you are making a suggestion
Dictionary examples:
Let's have a race with our grandmas! Last one buys ice cream! (0.0)
Let's paint the dog blue! It'll be our new Smurf pet! (0.0)
Let's teach our cat to bark! It'll confuse the dogs! (0.0)
Let's not argue. (18.4)
After the film, let's go out to dinner. (28.8)
let
B1 to allow someone to do something, or to allow something to happen
Dictionary examples:
The boss let us work overtime without pay. How kind! (0.0)
The teacher let us eat in class, but only invisible food. (0.0)
My mom finally let me get a pet rock. It's very quiet! (0.0)
Their parents let them go to the movie. (13.2)
She wanted to go but her parents wouldn't let her. (14.0)
I'm letting you stay up late, just this once. (23.1)
Don't let it upset you. (24.0)
That's Grandma at the door - could you let her in? (26.4)
He decided to let his hair grow long. (29.5)