let off
To forgive and not punish.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The teacher let him off with a warning.”
“The police officer decided to let the driver off because it was his first time speeding.”
“Although the evidence clearly pointed to his guilt, the judge chose to let him off, citing his lack of a prior criminal record.”
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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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let a sleeping dog lie
Alternative form of let sleeping dogs lie.
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let bygones be bygones
To disregard or ignore a past difficulty in a relationship or an offence (when dealing with another individual).
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let crazy stick its dick in you
To have sex with a male deemed insane.
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let down
To disappoint; to betray or fail somebody.
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let drive
To aim a blow; to strike with force; to attack; to shoot (an arrow or firearm).
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let fly
To strike or release a projectile with great force.
Last updated August 10, 2026