let drive
To aim a blow; to strike with force; to attack; to shoot (an arrow or firearm).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He let drive a powerful kick at the ball.”
“The angry man let drive a heavy punch, but his opponent dodged it easily.”
“Seeing the enemy approach, the archer let drive an arrow that struck the target with lethal precision.”
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buy to let
To purchase a property as in investment, and to let it out for rental instead of living in it
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don't let the door hit you on the way out
Used as a command to leave in haste, or to indicate that one is glad, or at least unmoved, to see the addressed person leaving.
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drive a coach and horses through
To spoil, break or render ineffective (a rule, plan or agreement).
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drive a hard bargain
To negotiate forcefully.
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drive a stake through its heart
get rid of, destroy permanently or stop talking about
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drive a wedge
To separate.
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drive away
To force someone or something to leave
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drive back
To force someone or something to retreat or move away; repel.
Last updated August 10, 2026