| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| let go of |
release, allow to be free, part with
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Please let go of my hand now. I want to leave.
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| let her rip |
release or start suddenly, go with full power
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When you want him to dump the load, just say, "Let 'er rip!"
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| let it all hang out |
relax, be natural
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When we go camping, we let it all hang out. We really relax.
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| let it be |
leave it alone, do not touch it
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When a cat is sick, let it be. Don't pet it or pick it up.
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| let it go to your head |
become too proud, have a swelled head
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So you won the golf tournament. Don't let it go to your head.
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| let me have it |
tell me, do not wait to tell me
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If you want to criticize my work, go ahead. Let me have it.
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| let off |
not have to pay or do, get off
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Kyle was involved in the crime, but they let him off.
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| let off steam |
express concern, sound off
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Hec is letting off steam again. He wants to save the wolves.
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| let on |
show, say, reveal, let others believe
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Don't let on that you know me. Our friendship will be a secret.
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| let one |
(See let a fart)
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