let on
to reveal or indicate, especially unintentionally or against one's wishes
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He didn't let on that he knew the truth.”
“She kept smiling and didn't let on how upset she really was.”
“Though his hands trembled slightly, he managed not to let on that he recognized the man from the photograph.”
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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